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Negative Tpha Become Positive After Ppd Test. Do I Need To Repeat My Treatment ?
hi! last year i am positive in tpha test also in vdrl test, then i had treatment for a month after 1 year i got test and the findings both negative... then now i had application to canada i had PPD test and the result of my tpha and vdrl test become now positive.. how long do i wait to become negative or is there a chance to become negative.... do i need to repeat my treatment?
Mon, 4 Jul 2011
Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum.
I Would like to know few things here:
1.) Have you had a Sexual exposure recently?
2.) When was the first test done?
3.) When did you stop the medications?
The Positive results of TPHA and VDRL suggest Syphilis, which means you still have the Infection, Sometimes the test may be Falsely Negative during Primary and Tertiary Syphilis. You should be getting yourself examined by a Infectious Disease Specialist so that he/she can examine you and suggest, FTA-ABS, Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody test which is more sensitive test than VDRL and TPHA.
If confirmed, you will be required to re start the treatment. Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
I Would like to know few things here:
1.) Have you had a Sexual exposure recently?
2.) When was the first test done?
3.) When did you stop the medications?
The Positive results of TPHA and VDRL suggest Syphilis, which means you still have the Infection, Sometimes the test may be Falsely Negative during Primary and Tertiary Syphilis. You should be getting yourself examined by a Infectious Disease Specialist so that he/she can examine you and suggest, FTA-ABS, Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody test which is more sensitive test than VDRL and TPHA.
If confirmed, you will be required to re start the treatment. Stick to your treatment plan and go for regular follow up.
Wish you Good Health.
Take Care.
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