Dr. James Hinrichs
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Bridgeton, MO
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I trained in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. I have been an active Infectious Disease consultant since 1980, and have a special interest in HIV care and Emerging Infections. I received a Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and developed a course on Emerging Infections at St. Louis University School of Public Health and Social Justice. I have been active in medical leadership positions and am a member of the AMA, as well as the Infectious Disease Society of America.
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Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Infectious Disease
Pathology
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United States: Missouri
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A 44-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
COPD and complic.: With your history of Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency i would be concerned about any swelling or lumps, could indicate a lymph node reacting to a deeper... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Flu like syndrome: Depending on the duration of your symptoms, would be concerned about a viral process, such as acute mononucleosis. I would consider getting to your d... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Urine cultures: You mentioned a bowel resection prior, and on recent antibiotics. Frequently this can cause changes in normal bowel flora and make a contaminated uri... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Is a low grade fever: The axillary temp it frequently lower, as you point out, but if oral temp is valid would go with that. You have a low grade fever, just need to go wi... Read More
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A 63-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease
Normal flora: Klebsiella in the bowel is part of normal flora. But may become more resistant if antibiotics are used that attain high concentration in the bowel. ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Lymph node swelling: Lymph nodes are on us to help control infection or at times control the spread of cancer. If a systemic infection occurs, it can lead to multiple gro... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hinrichs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Hinrichs is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My doctor looked back and it had only been 3 weeks between the 2 UTIs
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Wouldn't a c/s show high counts if colonized, tho?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MO
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