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I keep get biological false positive syphilis (through rpr) i dont have lupus.i do have psoriasis. can i have bfp and never get autoimmune disease.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: Plenty of folks have biologic false positives and are otherwise completely healthy.

Answered 4/28/2015

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A member asked:

I keep get biological false positive syphilis (through rpr) i dont have lupus.i do have psoriasis. can i have bfp and never get autoimmune disease.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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