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Can the presence of rheumatoid factor be caused by a past history of syphilis?
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Maybe.: Chronic syphilis is associated with rheumatoid factor, as any chronic infection can be. However, quickly treated case would not. Remeber, 5% of people have a positive rheumatoid factor and no disease.
Answered 11/26/2013
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