Dr. Simon Tsiouris
Infectious Disease
New York, NY
23 years experience male
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Office
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Insurances accepted
Aetna Life Insurance Company
CIGNA Health Care
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Infectious Disease
Languages spoken
English, Greek
Doctor Q&A
284 Answers
18 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Mrsa infections from the bloodstream can secondarily infect the kidneys and lead to kidney abscesses and utis. A primary MRSA UTI or kidney infection... Read More
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Jaundice: Fever, jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin) and abdominal pain are common symptoms of yellow fever.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Doesn't matter: You should take it around the same time every day though.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Antibiotic: Clindamycin is an antibiotic that comes in topical and oral forms and is used to treat a variety of infections.
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Might be longer: Compound w needs to be applied once or twice a day for up to 12 weeks. When the wart (or what remains of it) is flat, it should stop being used.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
No such thing: No vaccine for typhus exists.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
No: Oseltamivir is designed and fda apporved for the treatment of influenza virus.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Viral infection: The influenza virus can affect the muscles leading to mild muscle inflammation which causes the muscles to ache.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Not very good: The BCG vaccine reduces the risk of children developing some of the more severe forms of active tuberculosis. It does not effectively reduce the chan... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Intestinal infection: Amebisasis is an infection, most commonly of the intestines, due to entamoeba histolytica, a parasite. Symptoms of infection can include abdominal pa... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Hives and wheals are both pale red, raised bumps on the skin that are itchy and are associated with allergic reactions as well as other conditions.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Mosquitoes: Culicidae is the latin name for the family of flies to which all mosquitoes belong.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Prions: Prions are small abnormal proteins that can be transmitted by eating certain types of foods which usually contain parts of the central nervous system ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Less red and painful: If the redness of the skin has stopped advancing and has started to recede and the skin is less painful and tender, then it is likely improving.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Fungal only: Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is a topical antifungal antibiotic and will only work for certain types of fungal skin infections.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: There are between 2500 and 3000 cases of rmsf each year.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Depends: In developed nations like the us, a year's worth of antiretrovirals can cost tens of thousands of dollars which is paid for by the patient, the health... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: There are between 2500 and 3000 cases of rmsf each year.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Up to 50%: About half of individuals who have rheumatic fever with evidence of carditis at presentation will develop significant enough damage to the heart valve... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Not exactly: Reseveratrol is an anti-oxidant which may help in lowering bad cholesterol and reducing the risk of blood clots. It does not boost immune function o... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Few: Between 2003 and 2012 there have been 21 cases and deaths of mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) among cattle in north america.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Its possible: The risk of becoming infected with HIV through a single unprotected sexual encounter is around 1 in 300 to 1 in 1000. Many factors affect the risk.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Fevers and headache: Parrot fever, a.K.A. Psittacosis, usually causes fever associated with muscle aches, malaise headache and dry cough.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Antibiotic: Z-pak is a brand name for the antibiotic Azithromycin which can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections but is most commonly used to t... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Weeks: Individuals may shed epstein barr virus and cytomegalovirus (the two most common viral causes of mononucleosis), for weeks after their symptoms have r... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Ask your OB/GYN: Recommendations regarding restricting travel when pregnant vary and depend on many factors including age of the mother, co-morbid conditions and wheth... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
What does bacterial resistance refer to with respect to antibiotics? did the bacteria get mutations?
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Resistance means either that the bacteria is inherently resistant to the antibiotic or that its genetic material underwent a mutation that conferred u... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
None: Cows and other animals which contract bse are often euthanized.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Unlikely: Hantavirus is a shed by rodents and people get exposed when dust contaminated with rodent droppings is disturbed and inhaled. In general, hantavirus ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
6-10 years: On average, and there is much variability, most people will have six to ten years from the time of their initial infection where they are asymptomatic... Read More
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Gram positive: Intravenous vancomycin kills a wide variety of gram positive organisms such as staph and strep.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Clinical symptoms and exam findings along with, occasionally, a swab of the vaginal discharge, is sufficient to make a presumptive diagnosis of a yeas... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Free: In the United States, treatment for tuberculosis is generally free for patients when it is provided by the local health department.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Not long: Keflex has a short half life. After you stop taking it it will be out of your system in 10-12 hours assuming normal kidney function.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Clinical symptoms and exam findings along with, occasionally, a swab of the vaginal discharge, is sufficient to make a presumptive diagnosis of a yeas... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Not susceptible: Resistance means either that the bacteria is inherently resistant to the antibiotic or that its genetic material underwent a mutation that conferred u... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: You can take both at the same time.
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: Crotamiton (eurax) is a scabicide which can be used to treat scabies. It is available only be prescription from a health care worker.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Jerking: Myoclonus refers to unpredictable and uncontrollable jerking of muscles. Any muscle or muscle group can be involved.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Cephalosporin: Cefzil (cefprozil) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat various types of infections.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Mental deterioration: Mental deterioration as manifest by dementia, behavioral changes and decline in higher cortical functions (concentration, judgement) can occur early a... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Depends: In wome, uncomplicated gonorrhea of the genital tract will produce vaginal itching and vaginal discharge in up to 50%. In men, uncompliacted gonorrhe... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Daily: Malarone (atovaquone and proguanil) should be taken daily starting two days before traveling to a malarious area, continued while you are there and fo... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Generally no: But it depends on the allergy and the indication. If the allergy to penicillin is mild and the indication is for a life threatening illness, then zos... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: If you have had chickenpox, then taking Natalizumab will increase your risk of developing shingles. Exactly how much your risk is increased is unknow... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Doxycycline: Doxycycline, an antibiotic, is the first line therapy for rocky mountain spotted fever.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: But it should not be used alone. It needs to be used in combination with other medications to be effective.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Yes: More than 10% of people who receive gentamicin will suffer some effect on the kidney which can lead to a decrease in kidney function which is usually ... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Simon Tsiourisanswered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Ulcerative colitis: Asacol (mesalamine) is one of many medications available to treat ulcerative colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Tsiouris is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tsiouris is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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thank you so much. my husband went to dr and was tested but no diagnosis until monday or tuesday of jnext week. he has been out on antibotic
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD
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