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Are Itchy Sores Near The Genitals Due To Reactive VDRL?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Oct 2017
Question: hello doctor I am 32 yrs my VDRL is reactive and I don't have any symptoms its XXXXXXX is 1.8 I am takin the 4life transfer factor its now almost 5 months no symptoms but now suddenly I got itchy spot near the private part I don't know weather is ring worm or sores of VDRL I am confused
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly due to ringworm

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health care magic.

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances, called antibodies, that your body may produce if you have come in contact with the bacteria that causes syphilis. This bacteria is called Treponema pallidum. I would insist you to upload the report. It will help me to correlate.

The itchiness is possibly due to ringworm (a fungal infection). Application of Candid(clotrimazole) powder or lotion should help.

I will await your response.

Regards
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Are Itchy Sores Near The Genitals Due To Reactive VDRL?

Brief Answer: Possibly due to ringworm Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Health care magic. I have gone through your query and understand your concern.The VDRL test is a screening test for syphilis. It measures substances, called antibodies, that your body may produce if you have come in contact with the bacteria that causes syphilis. This bacteria is called Treponema pallidum. I would insist you to upload the report. It will help me to correlate. The itchiness is possibly due to ringworm (a fungal infection). Application of Candid(clotrimazole) powder or lotion should help. I will await your response. Regards