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Dr. Elliot Francke

Infectious Disease Specialist

Dr. Elliot Francke is an infectious disease specialist practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Francke 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.
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Dr. Elliot Francke
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Northwestern University
  • Accepting new patients

Can I get rabies from bodily fluids on car (if any) after running over dead raccon?

Thanks for the question. The odds are not zero, but not enough to require treatment or vaccination. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

HIV Transmission

The contacts you had will not transmit HIV. Thanks for the question. Please note that direct contact like this can transmit Herpes or, much less likely, syphilis. You can have READ MORE
The contacts you had will not transmit HIV. Thanks for the question. Please note that direct contact like this can transmit Herpes or, much less likely, syphilis. You can have serology testing for those. I wish you the best.

Receiving oral sex from someone with genital heroes

Thank you for your question. Although the herpes manifests only genitally, there can also be asymptomatic oral involvement. However, when not visibly active, contact contamination READ MORE
Thank you for your question. Although the herpes manifests only genitally, there can also be asymptomatic oral involvement. However, when not visibly active, contact contamination is minimal - but not impossible.

HIV Testing and Symptoms

Thanks for the question! A negative test for that duration means you do not have HIV. Consider other diagnoses. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for READ MORE
Thanks for the question! A negative test for that duration means you do not have HIV. Consider other diagnoses. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

Worried

Thanks for the question. You are at close to zero risk of any spread of infection, unless you wore the jeans with wet blood in them. Some lice or other skin parasites can be transmitted READ MORE
Thanks for the question. You are at close to zero risk of any spread of infection, unless you wore the jeans with wet blood in them. Some lice or other skin parasites can be transmitted this way. Wash them! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

Diarrhea and medication

Thanks for the question. If the diarrhea is improving, it is not due to C. diff. Azithromycin itself can cause diarrhea. Covid-related diarrhea is unusual and also lasts longer. READ MORE
Thanks for the question. If the diarrhea is improving, it is not due to C. diff. Azithromycin itself can cause diarrhea. Covid-related diarrhea is unusual and also lasts longer.

Hyperpigmentation, fatigue and depression following COVID-19

Thanks for the question. Some of your symptoms may be related to meds or supplements. The burning and thyroid pain is largely due to gastric reflux. As for the pigmentation, see READ MORE
Thanks for the question. Some of your symptoms may be related to meds or supplements. The burning and thyroid pain is largely due to gastric reflux. As for the pigmentation, see your doctor for an endocrine evaluation. Heavy metals can also be involved. I should mention that Covid can cause endocrine disturbances. Please see your doctor.

Can diseases be spread by sharing dollar bill to snort cocaine

Thanks for the question. If any of the users has Herpes simplex or a respiratory infection such as a cold, flu, or Covid, it can spread this way.

Acne due to Vitamin B12

This may be impetigo, which would require antibiotics. You must see your doctor. Thanks for the question.

Do I have an STD

Thanks for the question. The incubation time for any infection is too short. See your doctor for a diagnosis. Sorry for your discomfort.

What helps a congested child with covid?

Thanks for the question! There are two types of congestion - nasobronchial, with a productive cough, and lung, which if due entirely to COVID will have a non-productive (dry) cough. READ MORE
Thanks for the question! There are two types of congestion - nasobronchial, with a productive cough, and lung, which if due entirely to COVID will have a non-productive (dry) cough. There are only symptomatic treatments - decongestants, steaming or humidifier for the nasobronchial type, and steaming or humidifier plus oxygen if needed for the lung type. The child should be examined by a pediatrician to determine if a chest x-ray or oxygen is needed.

Can genital warts grow Pubic hair out of them?

Thanks for the question. Genital warts do not grow hair. Seborrheic lesions or moles do.

Can COVID infection affect blood pressure?

Thanks for the question. Covid itself will not cause high blood pressure, but it is a stress that could contribute to it.

Can you get STI/STD from saliva?

Thanks for the question. You are at low risk, but any skin contact can transmit some STDs, such as syphilis, HPV, and Herpes.

HIV scare?

Thanks for the question. Even if she is positive, your risk is less than one in three thousand. You can be tested on request.

Brown specs in mucus

Thanks for the question. You are correct.

HIV symptoms?

Thanks for the question. That is not HIV. It is either viral or Streptococcus.

Do I have syphilis?

Thanks for the question. False positive tests for syphilis do occur. Repeat the test one more time to be sure it is truly negative. The bump is not syphilis. It could be Herpes, READ MORE
Thanks for the question. False positive tests for syphilis do occur. Repeat the test one more time to be sure it is truly negative. The bump is not syphilis. It could be Herpes, or just an ingrown hair cyst. Please see your gynecologist.

Scabies

Thanks for the question. First, you need to have the diagnosis confirmed by a doctor or PA or NP. Once confirmed, they can prescribe Ivermectin, which cures 95% of cases.

Hepatitis C having pain

Thanks for the question. You should be seen. This pain is not likely due to the hepatitis. One possibility is your gallbladder.One possibility is your gall bladder.