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What Causes Positive Results For VDRL Test Post Penicillin Injections?
Hi, À month back I got my VDRL which was reactive 1:8, TPHA was negative. After three penicillin injections in three weeks 1.2 in each area, I again for my tests done. Now the results for VDRL is reactive 1:2.. Could u please tell me, what this now.. And what further need to be done.
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
Hi,
The dose of penicillin is either insufficient OR infection is penicillin resistant. You need culture and sensitivity test done to confirm and then get suitable antibiotic in needful complete dosage. Please discuss with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The dose of penicillin is either insufficient OR infection is penicillin resistant. You need culture and sensitivity test done to confirm and then get suitable antibiotic in needful complete dosage. Please discuss with your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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