Carl Lauter

Sounds like a new infection. You likely had Delta in December and now have omicron.

If you are talking about blood tests, it means NOTHING except that at one time in your life you were infected. The blood tests stay positive for life. These tests are not to be done for diagnosis but for research studies. The only tests for the disease are done on specimens by culture or DNA. 80% of people are positive for type 1 and 40% may be positive for type 2 antibodies ( blood test). Your doctor should never have ordered such tests since they only cause needless anxiety and have no real practical meaning. Looking at these tests is similar to reading old newspapers.

The rare heart reactions from the mRNA vaccines involve the heart muscle being briefly inflamed without aftereffects. You are more likely to be struck by lightning than to have such a reaction. Heart stents are for blocked coronary arteries. This part of the heart is not affected by the mRNA vaccines.

See a doctor ASAP. Cat related injuries can lead to nasty infections.

Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Section Head, Section of Allergy and Immunology
Member, Section of Infectious Diseases
Professor, OUWB School of Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3535 West 13 Mile, Suite 605
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
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Carl.lauter@beaumont.edu

Do you mean H pylori?

The Pfizer brand of the COVID mRNA vaccine is approved for ages 5-15 in children.

The only Pfizer pills for COVID are a brand called Paxlovid. The dose is 3 pills twice daily or 2 pills twice daily depending on kidney function. I do not know what you were "given" but I am not able to answer the question. You must speak with the one who prescribed the medication ASAP.

Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Section Head, Section of Allergy and Immunology
Member, Section of Infectious Diseases
Professor, OUWB School of Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3535 West 13 Mile, Suite 605
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Mobile 2488912451
Patient Office 2485510495
Fax 2485517268
Carl.lauter@beaumont.edu

Totally , yes

Very definitely can be spread other ways besides sex.

The mRNA vaccines can on very rare occasions cause a heart inflammation called myocarditis, it is mild, lasts a few days, clears up with a few days of anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen, and leaves no after-effects. Technically there could be an irregular heart rhythm, but this is not considered to be directly due to the vaccines. Many adverse effects which are noted after vaccination are often coincidental and not related to the vaccines. You did not state your age, if there is a history of heart problems and which vaccine you actually received, and if it was after a first or later vaccine dose. These are important issues that need to be resolved to determine if it is safe to get another vaccine dose. Your COVID risk factors are also a big part of the decision-making. COVID-19 disease causes much more serious heart issues in some unlucky people than do any of the vaccines.


Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Section Head, Section of Allergy and Immunology
Member, Section of Infectious Diseases
Professor, OUWB School of Medicine
William Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3535 West 13 Mile, Suite 605
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Mobile 2488912451
Patient Office 2485510495
Fax 2485517268
Carl.lauter@beaumont.edu

Revaccinate with Moderna if possible. Risks minimal and much less than a bad case of COVID- no long-term COVID after effects and no loss of work or social activities if you get reinfected.

Herpes simplex antibodies do not diagnose anything since type 1 antibodies are found in > 80% of the population. The test should never have been ordered. Regardless, type one is associated with cold sores, not STDs. Forget it.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

It is infected, but it seems to be healing. Just keep it clean. Never squeeze pimples or boils on the face in the future - on occasion, that can spread the infection, usually a Staph, to the brain.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Isolate a minimum for 5 days counting day #1 as the first day of NO symptoms. Do not need to re-test.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Yes. It is not an all-or-none condition.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Probably okay, but quit immediately if you develop new breathing problems.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Unless the allergies are anaphylaxis to a prior vaccine, there is no problem with getting the Pfizer vaccine. If there was anaphylaxis to a prior vaccine, an allergist should be consulted to evaluate first. Most such patients can also be vaccinated, but an allergist should be involved. Our goal is to vaccinate our kids and not find excuses that are not a concern - but safety first.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

If it is a skin infection. If genital area or elsewhere, ask to be referred to an infection specialist.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Just watch for symptoms.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA

Not for at least 5 days from the date of the first symptoms or first positive test. Also depends on if you had a booster in the last 3 months, how old you are, and more details about your personal health issues, age, weight, etc. You need to speak with your personal physician. Without more details, no, no , no.

Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA