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Dr. Gordon M. Dickinson, M.D.

Infectious Disease Specialist

Dr. Gordon M Dickinson M.D. is a top Infectious Disease Specialist in Miami, . With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to their specialty, Dr. Gordon M Dickinson M.D. is an expert in changing the lives of their patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Dr. Gordon M Dickinson M.D. is a prime example of a true leader in healthcare. As a leader and expert in their field, Dr. Gordon M Dickinson M.D. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In Miami, FL, Dr. Gordon M Dickinson M.D. is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.
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Is it normal to have a cough for 3 weeks?

Most upper respiratory infection related coughs go away before 3 weeks but some can continue. if your son is sick in any other way he should see a doctor. if not sick, treat READ MORE
Most upper respiratory infection related coughs go away before 3 weeks but some can continue. if your son is sick in any other way he should see a doctor. if not sick, treat symptomatically (with cough syrup for children) and watch. if he is coughing for another week, then to the doctor, who will check for bronchitis, for asthma and for other causes.

Is the spread of meningitis being contained?

Yes, most bacterial meningitis can be contained by prevention with vaccines. The vaccines prevents the child vaccinated from getting the infection, but if enough children are vaccinated, READ MORE
Yes, most bacterial meningitis can be contained by prevention with vaccines. The vaccines prevents the child vaccinated from getting the infection, but if enough children are vaccinated, then the child who cannot be vaccinated (think of the child with cancer or other diseases that damages his/her immune system) may also may be protected.

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Could my mosquito bites lead to the Zika virus?

If the mosquito is carrying the virus, you could be infected. You did not indicate where you live, but there does not seem to be much Zika around the USA now.

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Are there any vaccines available for chickenpox?

Yes, there is a vaccine. Varicella vaccine - 2 shots, one now and the second in 4-6 months.

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Is the swine flu still a problem?

No, not presently a problem. But plenty of other influenza around this year.

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How easily does strep throat spread among children?

It is readily passed among children

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How long is mono contagious?

Epstein Barr virus, the cause, is spread only through intimate contact (kissing). It is a lifelong infection and can be spread via blood transfusion for up 6 months, but infectious READ MORE
Epstein Barr virus, the cause, is spread only through intimate contact (kissing). It is a lifelong infection and can be spread via blood transfusion for up 6 months, but infectious virus is unlikely to be transmitted by kissing after a month or so. It is otherwise not considered contagious except through sharing of saliva.

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What is the best medication for Lyme disease?

You did not say how long after or provide details but for early infection doxycycline is often used

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If my son is vaccinated, he won't get measles right?

I think he will be protected from infection- but if for some reason he gets infected it is going to be a minimal infection- he is safe

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What is the treatment for sepsis?

Sepsis is a general term that means the patient has an infection that has entered the blood stream. But it is also used when a patient has any infection that makes him or her READ MORE
Sepsis is a general term that means the patient has an infection that has entered the blood stream. But it is also used when a patient has any infection that makes him or her very sick, looking as if they have invasion of the blood stream when they may not. But generally means the patient is quite ill with infection in the blood or looking sick enough to have it. So the patient does not need to be in a hospital to have sepsis. It can come from the skin, the urine, the upper or lower airway or from the gastrointestinal track.

How dangerous is herpes?

Usually, herpes simplex is a self-limited outbreak of blisters that resolves in a week. It is a lifelong infection with occasional outbreaks. Rarely, it can cause meningitis or READ MORE
Usually, herpes simplex is a self-limited outbreak of blisters that resolves in a week. It is a lifelong infection with occasional outbreaks. Rarely, it can cause meningitis or encephalitis with the encephalitis being very serious but rare, the meningitis being uncommon, but not severe. So, your friend is not likely to have any lasting problems. Two exceptions: if she has a baby when herpes is present, the baby can become very ill, and since she can share herpes with a sexual partner, that raises issues about when to tell her partner that she has had herpes.

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Can bacterial skin infections spread from one person to another?

Yes

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Is a fever always a sign of an infection?

There are other causes of fever - reaction to medication, still’s disease, hyperthyroidism and many others. Generally, an internist or infectious diseases specialist can help. G. READ MORE
There are other causes of fever - reaction to medication, still’s disease, hyperthyroidism and many others. Generally, an internist or infectious diseases specialist can help.

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Can a fungal infection spread from one person to another?

Depends on the fungus. Some do, many do not - Tinea (a cause of ringworm) does, Cryptococcus does not.

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Last 6 months I was suffering from ringworm. What do I do?

I do not think turmeric will help. Best to see a dermatologist to confirm your diagnosis. There are medicines for ring worm.

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How is the herpes virus treated?

Acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir are three prescription drugs that are active against the herpes simplex viruses. Creams do not help much nor do many of the alternative READ MORE
Acyclovir, valacyclovir and famciclovir are three prescription drugs that are active against the herpes simplex viruses. Creams do not help much nor do many of the alternative medications


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What can I do to prevent a ringworm infection?

Recurrent ring worm can be a relapse because you did not get rid of it the first time, or because you have been re-exposed by contact with a person or pet with the infection or READ MORE
Recurrent ring worm can be a relapse because you did not get rid of it the first time, or because you have been re-exposed by contact with a person or pet with the infection or because some of your clothes towels or bed linens are contaminated.
Avoidance of contact is how you prevent it.

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Can you get a fever without an infection?

Yes, although most fever in children is caused by an infection, including rapidly resolving infections that seem to come without and other signs, sometimes fever can be caused READ MORE
Yes, although most fever in children is caused by an infection, including rapidly resolving infections that seem to come without and other signs, sometimes fever can be caused by non infectious diseases. Any fever that persists for more than a few days should be evaluated by a doctor.

What can be done to prevent ticks?

You can do daily checks of your children - and the dogs. Keep the children away from tick habitats (areas that have tall grass and are brushy). But a daily visual inspection of READ MORE
You can do daily checks of your children - and the dogs. Keep the children away from tick habitats (areas that have tall grass and are brushy). But a daily visual inspection of all skin and scalp is a good way to avoid tick borne diseases.

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Does ringworm infection spread by sharing clothes?

Yes, It can be transmitted by clothing

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