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Dr. Holly Rothermel, MD is a pediatrician in Newton, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology. She graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Holly Rothermel, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
55 Fruit Street Suite 6c
Boston, MA 02114
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:
As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.
After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.
In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:
Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:
People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.
Dr. Holly Rothermel, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatric Rheumatology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Holly Rothermel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Holly Rothermel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Unicare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and MassHealth ACO.
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Dr. Holly Rothermel sees patients in Boston, MA and Newton, MA. Her medical specialties are pediatric rheumatology and general pediatrics. She has a special interest in primary care, lupus, and lyme disease. Blue California, Coventry, and Viant appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Rothermel takes. After completing medical school at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Rothermel performed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Rothermel is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.