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Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP is a pediatric infectious disease specialist in New Haven, CT specializing in pediatric infectious disease. Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
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.
She has a state license in Connecticut.
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Consumer Health Network, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
According to our sources, Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$46,580
GARDASIL $28,016 |
GARDASIL 9 $18,564 |
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$36,403
PENTACEL $7,799 |
NO PRODUCT DISCUSSED $6,350 |
MENACTRA $2,933 |
ADACEL $2,415 |
FLUZONE $43 |
Other $16,863 |
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$2,336
Non-Covered Product $1,784 |
$552 |
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$2,325
GARDASIL 9 $2,325 |
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| $10,667 | |
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| $1,448 |
Dr. Marietta Vazquez, MD, FAAP has received 25 research payments totaling $272,847.
Dr. Marietta Vazquez's specialty is pediatric infectious disease. She has indicated that her clinical interests include immunization (preventive vaccines), shingles, and lyme disease. She accepts Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. Before performing her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Dr. Vazquez attended the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Vazquez welcomes new patients at her office inBRIDGEPORT, CT as reported by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.
