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Dr. Christina R. Hermos, MD is a pediatrician in Worcester, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease. She graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Christina R. Hermos, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center and UMass Memorial Health.
55 LAKE AVENUE NORTH
Worcester, MA 01655
333 Southwest Cutoff
Northborough, MA 01532
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. Christina R. Hermos, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2003. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics - General Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2003)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Infectious Diseases Pediatrics - General Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christina R. Hermos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$24
MYCAMINE $24 |
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E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. |
$13
SUSTIVA $13 |
Food and Beverage | $36 |
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Dr. Christina R. Hermos, MD has received 7 research payments totaling $7,745.
Dr. Christina Hermos works as a pediatric infectious disease and general pediatrics. Dr. Hermos has a special interest in lyme disease, fever, and hives (uritcaria). She obtained her medical school training at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She is professionally affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Hermos's practice in Worcester, MA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.