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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 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.

Hepatitis A

Yes, the vaccine will show up as a positive result. Thanks for the question!

is genital hvs-1 transmitted

Thanks for the question. HSV survives in and is transmitted by semen.

HPV transmission?

Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. There is a DNA test for HPV. See your doctor. You might also want to be tested for other STDS.

Do I have herpes?

This could be either Herpes, Herpangina (due to a Coxsackie virus), trauma, or allergy. It can also be a manifestation of pemphigus or monkeypox. Thanks for the question.

Related to chickenpox?

Thanks for the question. If the blisters were also on your face, you have shingles, which is due to the chickenpox virus. Ask your doctor about whether you need treatment, or READ MORE
Thanks for the question. If the blisters were also on your face, you have shingles, which is due to the chickenpox virus. Ask your doctor about whether you need treatment, or have an underlying stress or disease causing the virus to emerge.

Post mono complications?

Thanks for the question. The closet syndrome to what you describe is Rheumatic Fever. There are other possibilities, such as post-infectious reactive myositis, and fibromyalgia. READ MORE
Thanks for the question. The closet syndrome to what you describe is Rheumatic Fever. There are other possibilities, such as post-infectious reactive myositis, and fibromyalgia. Please see your doctor for testing and clarification.

How long does covid last?

If you have confirmed Covid, 85% of patients recover without symptoms by 4 weeks. 15% go on to develop long covid, with fatigue, mild cough or shortness of breath, and some aching. READ MORE
If you have confirmed Covid, 85% of patients recover without symptoms by 4 weeks. 15% go on to develop long covid, with fatigue, mild cough or shortness of breath, and some aching. That can last months at least.