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Dr. Annie Britt Murray, MD, MPH is a pediatrician in Boston, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Annie Britt Murray, MD, MPH is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.
275 Cambridge Street 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
55 Fruit Street Suite 6d
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. Annie Britt Murray, MD, MPH graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. She is certified by the Pediatric Infectious Disease, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Pediatric Infectious Disease, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Annie Britt Murray, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Annie Britt Murray, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and MassHealth ACO.
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Dr. Annie Murray's areas of specialization are pediatric infectious disease and general pediatrics; she sees patients in Boston, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Murray include primary care, immunization (preventive vaccines), and lyme disease. She is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She most likely takes Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. She attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine.
