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Carl Lauter
Infectious Disease Specialist
Dr. Carl Lauter is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Lauter 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.
60 years
Experience
Carl Lauter
- Royal Oak, MI
- Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi
- Accepting new patients
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Do I have a parasite?
You do not have a parasite based on these photos.
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Is mixing vaccines ok?
Mixing Covid vaccines is not officially advised or approved, but there is no published evidence hat it is harmful. Quite the contrary, there is accumulating evidence that mixing READ MORE
Mixing Covid vaccines is not officially advised or approved, but there is no published evidence hat it is harmful. Quite the contrary, there is accumulating evidence that mixing vaccines may give an enhanced and broader and longer lasting immune response. There is no problem with any of the Covid vaccines and medications which people are often taking other immune suppressive medications. Such latter medication may interfere with a full immune response to any vaccine. Ask your physician if any of your medications might suppress your immune system.
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Period & covid vaccine?
If the shoulder pain is on the same side as the vaccination site, it might be related. If it lasts more than 4-5 days, see a physician. Menstrual cycle changes may occur with any READ MORE
If the shoulder pain is on the same side as the vaccination site, it might be related. If it lasts more than 4-5 days, see a physician. Menstrual cycle changes may occur with any stressful situation, do not be concerned.
Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Medical exceptions from COVID vaccination?
Absolutely not. Get the vaccine for your sake, your co- workers and the safety of the loved ones in your family.
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Protein C and S deficiency?
There are no coagulation concerns with the two mRNA vaccines. I might avoid the J/J vaccine in people with a potential clotting disorder.
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
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There are no coagulation concerns with the two mRNA vaccines. I might avoid the J/J vaccine in people with a potential clotting disorder.
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Covid contagious?
Most, but not all people are no longer contagious after day 10; it is a statistical issue. It really depends on your co-worker. Does he/she know this? Given informed consent? Been READ MORE
Most, but not all people are no longer contagious after day 10; it is a statistical issue. It really depends on your co-worker. Does he/she know this? Given informed consent? Been vaccinated? Had Covid? In a higher risk group? E.g., over age 60? Obese? Diabetic? On immune-suppressing meds? It is not only about you!
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Carl Lauter, MD, MACP, FAAAAI, FIDSA
Cat bite?
Cat bites can be very nasty and often can have severe infections, especially in the hands - definitely see a physician in an urgent care unit. Did the cat have all the recommended READ MORE
Cat bites can be very nasty and often can have severe infections, especially in the hands - definitely see a physician in an urgent care unit. Did the cat have all the recommended vaccines including the rabies vaccines?
Covid question?
Yes, you can get Covid again, but it is very rare. Recall that the vaccines are > 90%-95 % effective. That means 5%-10% of vaccines can be infected. Most of these breakthrough READ MORE
Yes, you can get Covid again, but it is very rare. Recall that the vaccines are > 90%-95 % effective. That means 5%-10% of vaccines can be infected. Most of these breakthrough infections have no or very mild symptoms and almost never are sick enough to need medical care. Pregnancy is a special case in that immunity in pregnancy is naturally not as strong. Follow the older guidelines just to be safer while pregnant, e.g., mask and avoiding others who have not been vaccinated.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Getting a second Covid vaccination?
This question has no correct answer. There is no data. We do not have the Astra Zeneca vaccine in the US, so this is not an option. I believe it is safe for her to get a third READ MORE
This question has no correct answer. There is no data. We do not have the Astra Zeneca vaccine in the US, so this is not an option. I believe it is safe for her to get a third vaccine dose at least 2-3 months after her second AZ vaccine. I would favor the Pfizer option, but any of three vaccines available in the US should meet her needs.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Can you be allergic to antibody testing?
Antibody tests are blood tests-no!
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Vaccine Differences?
The vaccines were individually designed and created by separate independent teams of scientists. The differences are just due to random chance, but both vaccines appear to be equally READ MORE
The vaccines were individually designed and created by separate independent teams of scientists. The differences are just due to random chance, but both vaccines appear to be equally safe and effective. There are reports of slightly higher rates of post-vaccine aches and pains after the Moderna vaccine's second dose. However, there have not been direct face-face comparison trials, so this observation has not been scientifically proven. There are suggestions that the Moderna vaccine may be “stronger,” but again, no real evidence to that assertion.
They're both excellent vaccines.
Carl Lauter, MD
They're both excellent vaccines.
Carl Lauter, MD
Covid shot side effect, 2 weeks later?
Yes! Please postpone the second dose and see a doctor first.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Pfizer Covid Vaccine & Antivirals?
No delay needed.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Moderna Covid 19 Vaccine?
I do not have any idea what the magnet experience means, but there is a reason why people with autoimmune disease should not get any of the Covid vaccines. Go ahead, get the vaccine.
Carl READ MORE
I do not have any idea what the magnet experience means, but there is a reason why people with autoimmune disease should not get any of the Covid vaccines. Go ahead, get the vaccine.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Should I get the second Covid-19 vaccine?
You would have been better off getting the first vaccine 90+ days after having Covid-19 symptoms as most guidelines advise. Based on your story, I would take the second dose, but READ MORE
You would have been better off getting the first vaccine 90+ days after having Covid-19 symptoms as most guidelines advise. Based on your story, I would take the second dose, but delay it for 3 months. Cancel the one which is already scheduled.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Covid Vaccine?
Nothing in vaccines are related to or contain epinephrine. Go ahead and get vaccinated ASAP.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
I am not vaccinated yet should I get a Covid test?
No test. Get vaccinated ASAP.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Got the Covid vaccine too soon?
Unable to predict what you have. Get the Covid nose PCR test tomorrow without fail and quarantine until results are back. It could be repeat Covid with a variant, a different infection READ MORE
Unable to predict what you have. Get the Covid nose PCR test tomorrow without fail and quarantine until results are back. It could be repeat Covid with a variant, a different infection orca vaccine effect, BUT vaccine does not cause symptoms that mimic an infection. Vaccine was early, but not too early.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
I don’t want to get the vaccine?
There is no evidence at all or even suspicion that any vaccine affects fertility - and it has been looked for. Someone made up this idea and it took on a life of its own on the READ MORE
There is no evidence at all or even suspicion that any vaccine affects fertility - and it has been looked for. Someone made up this idea and it took on a life of its own on the internet. The vaccines save lives and should not be avoided based on wild, unsubstantiated rumors.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
Covid nasal swab testing?
If you have been fully vaccinated, weekly retesting by NP PCR is not needed, especially if you are wearing a mask, which I agree with.
Carl Lauter, MD
Carl Lauter, MD
