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What Does Positive TPHA Indicate?

Doctor my. SISTER S husband had sphyillis 9 years ago. He was treated for it. His tpha reports are always positive, showing a value of 1.320.RECENT RESULT. THEY GOT MARRIED SIX MONTHS AGO AND MY SISTER IS ALWAYS TESTED NEGATIVE. WHAT DO WE MAKE OUT OF THIS. IS MY BRO.IN. LAW OK OR HE NEEDS TO BE TREATED WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR HIM. . WE ARE VERY WORRIED
Thu, 10 Oct 2019
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Hello,

Unfortunately your brother in law has syphillis and he needs to be treated for the same. Please ask your sister to insist for him to use precaution.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician
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What Does Positive TPHA Indicate?

Hello, Unfortunately your brother in law has syphillis and he needs to be treated for the same. Please ask your sister to insist for him to use precaution. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Haleema Yezdani, General & Family Physician