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Can TPHA Test Be Positive Throughout One’s Lifetime Despite Treating Syphilis?

Posted on Tue, 6 Sep 2016

Question: My aunt was tested tpha positive and she got treatment and vrdl is negative
She has got rashes in leg which doctor is saying psoriasis and tpha will remain positive life time no risk bcoz vrdl is negative

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes TPHA will remain positive even after treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

Yes your doctor is right in saying that TPHA test will remain positive throughout life even after treatment of syphilis.

You need not worry as VDRL has come negative and it indicates that the patient has been adequately treated.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

But what about her sores in legs doctor says it psoriasis it was cleared after treatment
Now it is very painful

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back Dear,

For confirmation of the diagnosis of sores on legs I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Usually psoriasis doesn't cause painful lesions.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee