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Dr. Stuart Linne, M.D.
Infectious Disease Specialist
Dr. Stuart Linne is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Woodland, CA. Dr. Linne specializes in infections that are difficult to diagnose or unresponsive to treatments, such as HIV or airborne infections from a foreign country. Infectious disease specialists usually work with conditions that are not treatable by a primary physician but it is important to keep contact with the primary physician in order to receive information about the patients history and for deciding which diagnostic tests are appropriate.
52 years
Experience
Dr. Stuart Linne, M.D.
- Woodland, CA
- Univ Of Ca- Davis- Sch Of Med- Davis Ca
- Accepting new patients
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HIV test?
There can be false positive HIV screening tests because of antibodies to other antigens. So HIV infection is unlikely here.
HIV symptoms?
Yes, your symptoms could be the result of recent HIV infection. HIV can cause a mononucleosis-like illness days to weeks after the initial exposure. Of course tests for streptococcal READ MORE
Yes, your symptoms could be the result of recent HIV infection. HIV can cause a mononucleosis-like illness days to weeks after the initial exposure. Of course tests for streptococcal sore throat and infectious mononucleosis should be done. Blood tests for HIV infection may be negative at such early stages of the infection.
Do I have herpes?
The lesion in your mouth is not typical of genital herpes. Herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes) usually causes ulcers or pus in the back of the throat after the very first infection. READ MORE
The lesion in your mouth is not typical of genital herpes. Herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes) usually causes ulcers or pus in the back of the throat after the very first infection. Your doctor can take a specimen from your oral lesion for testing if you remain concerned.
Can mild COVID affect your heart?
While there are reports that severe covid infections may upset calcium balance in heart muscle resulting in rhythm disturbances we are not yet aware of mild covid infections causing READ MORE
While there are reports that severe covid infections may upset calcium balance in heart muscle resulting in rhythm disturbances we are not yet aware of mild covid infections causing such problems
Cat bite?
Cat bites can be dangerous because cats (primarily outdoor cats with contact with other felines) harbor a pathogen called Pasteurella multocida in their saliva that can be injected READ MORE
Cat bites can be dangerous because cats (primarily outdoor cats with contact with other felines) harbor a pathogen called Pasteurella multocida in their saliva that can be injected into the bite wound via sharp canine teeth. Bites on the fingers/thumbs are especially concerning. Diabetic and immunocompromised patients are at increased risk.
