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Is Infection Still Present When VDRL (RPR) Is Non Reactive And TPHA Is Positive?
Sir, I had been tested several years ago vdrl 1:4 & tpha 1:16 positive.then taken doxycycline antibiotics and one dose penicillin. But now I have been tested for vdrl(rpr) non reactive but tpha 1:80 positive..is the infection still present??? Please suggest.. Thanks in advance..
Mon, 4 Dec 2023
Hello,
TPHA is more sensitive test for syphilis so for all practical purposes, syphilis infection is present when TRPHA is positive.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
TPHA is more sensitive test for syphilis so for all practical purposes, syphilis infection is present when TRPHA is positive.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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