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Dr. Greta Meyer Josephson, DO, MPH is an adult infectious disease specialist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult infectious disease. She graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Greta Meyer Josephson, DO, MPH is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Health and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.
840 N. 87th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
8750 William Coffey Drive
Wauwatosa 53226
9200 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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. Greta Meyer Josephson, DO, MPH graduated from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Greta Meyer Josephson, DO, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AbbVie, Inc. |
$200
Creon $110 |
$90 |
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Genentech USA, Inc. |
$141
Esbriet $141 |
Food and Beverage | $341 |
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Dr. Greta Josephson specializes in adult infectious disease and practices in Milwaukee, WI. Areas of expertise for Dr. Josephson include lyme disease. She is a graduate of Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Josephson trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago for residency. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Milwaukee VA Medical Center.