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Dr. Michael F. Tosi, MD is a pediatrician in New York, NY specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Michael F. Tosi, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI and Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Queens The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West.
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5 East 98th Street 10th Floor
New York, NY 10029
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Brooklyn, NY 11219
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. Michael F. Tosi, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (1978)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Michael F. Tosi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ and Hotel Trades.
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Dr. Michael Tosi is a specialist in pediatric infectious disease and general pediatrics in Brooklyn, NY and New York, NY. He is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine.
