Dr. Elliot Francke M.D., Infectious Disease Specialist
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Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.

Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease

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825 Nicollet Mall Suite 701 Minneapolis Minnesota, 55402
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Elliot Francke, MD, FACP, works at Midwest Infectious Disease Consultants in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in infectious disease, including bacteria and parasitic diseases which may be highly contagious and require quarantine. In 2012, Dr. Francke was elected to the Minnesota Academy of Medicine for his success in the field. He is author of over 20 articles and does public speaking around the world on infectious disease.

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Education and Training

Northwestern University

Northwestern Uniiversity 1975

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Infectious Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience
Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.
Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • HIV test

    Thanks for the question. The HIV test is not affected by masturbation. READ MORE

  • Flu

    Thanks for the question. Symptoms of Influenza last 1 to 2 weeks, rarely longer unless there is a superinfecting pneumonia. However, other respiratory infections mimic Influenza, most notably Mycoplasma, with Symptoms lasting many weeks. READ MORE

  • What can it be?

    Thanks for the question. It could be Herpes simplex, allergy, traumatic, or, unfortunately, malignant. See a urologist. READ MORE

  • Do I have syphilis?

    Thanks for the question. If you have had no direct contact, then the test was a false positive. Several conditions may cause a reactive reagin test. READ MORE

  • Adapting to a new variation or something to worry about?

    Thanks for the question. Post-viral hives are common, caused by a generalized stimulation of the immune system. They tend to occur during the recovery phase, and respond to routine treatments, like antihistamines. The reason why they are occurring after your move has mostly to do with exposure to more unfamiliar blades of these viruses in the new environment, eliciting a broader, more nonspecific immune response. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Flu vaccine

    Thanks for the question. This is an allergic or local immune reaction to the vaccine's contents. If there is no fever, heat, or spread of redness and swelling, use ice to it. If there is pain, heat, or spreading redness, see a doctor to be assured there is no introduced Streptococcal or Clostridial bacterial infection. READ MORE

  • Having rabies vaccination and then masturbating can it get the vaccine out of the body along with the semen?

    Thanks for the question. Sorry, no. READ MORE

  • Pain mid right flank

    Thanks for the question. Unfortunately, you can fracture a rib with coughing. Please see your doctor. READ MORE

  • hiv tests

    You can count on these tests, but have the node checked out for other diagnoses. Thanks for the question. READ MORE

  • Oraquick Accuracy

    Thanks for the question. Since the test measures antibodies to HIV, it should remain positive for life. Sensitivity is high,but not 100 percent. READ MORE

  • Covid

    Thanks for the question. You will not catch it again that soon, unless your sister has a different strain, which is highly unlikely. I do recommend that you vaccinate 90 or more days after the infection. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Sick right after COVID

    Thanks for the question. This is not likely COVID again. If fever persists 2-3 days, call your doctor to rule out bacterial infection that may require antibiotics. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Symptoms since 04/01/2022

    Thanks for the question. There are several possibilities. My first thought is Coccidioidomycosis or Histoplasmosis, which are fungi. Consider other fungi, mycobacteria other than TB, Wegener's Granulomatosis, a few malignancies, and others. This needs a more thorough workup. See either a pulmonologist or Infectious Disease specialist. READ MORE

  • Am I at risk of rabies?

    Thanks for the question. None of this puts you at any risk of rabies. The cuts may have been exposed to bacteria, however. If any of those areas turns red, see a doctor immediately. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • How accurate is a Rapid Hiv Antibody test after 10 weeks and 5 days?

    Thanks for the question. The test is accurate from 45 to 90 days after acquisition of the virus. READ MORE

  • COVID

    Thanks for the question. Chest tightness can be an asthmatic response to the infection, pleurisy (inflammation of lining tissue of luungs), myocarditis from the virus itself, or an actual heart attack. Please see your doctor as soon as possible. If it worsens or recurs, call 911! READ MORE

  • Hiv

    Thanks for the question. The risk is minimal but not zero. You can have your kidney function monitored by your doctor. READ MORE

  • Do I have hiv?

    Thanks for the question. The peeling hands were not due to HIV. There are a few possible causes, from eczema to post-bacterial, to a few odd but not rare syndromes. However, you should test for HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis due to the past unprotected contact. If negative, it will also help reduce any sense of anxiety. And please, no guilt. You are cared for! READ MORE

  • STD risk

    Thanks for the question. If the condom remained intact, you are safe. READ MORE

  • Can you get a std from touching a condom

    Thanks for the question. Unless the contents of the condom contacted the cut, there is no chance of STD transmission. If it did, handwashing is all you need, or the risk is still less than 1%. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Infectious Disease

Awards

  • Elected to Minnesota Academy of Medicine, 2012   

Fellowships

  • Columbia University (Infectious Disease)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Infectious Disease Society of America, American Society of Microbiology

Articles and Publications

  • 21 Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Staying Current in Treatment and Procedure, Incredible Support of his Wife

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music, Theater, Writing

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.'s Practice location

825 Nicollet Mall Suite 701 -
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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Patient Experience with Dr. Francke


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Dr. Elliot Francke M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Infectious Disease Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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