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Can rpr blood test be able to detect if you have syphilis years ago?

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Depends: Rpr tends to decrease in value following successful treatment of syphilis, though it can remain positive for a long time. An other test, specific for treponemal antibodies, generally stays positive.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 4/27/2012

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Yes unless...: Tested individual were adequately treated. Some treated patient continues to have a low titer and tests positive though.

Answered 6/24/2012

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