A 44-year-old male asked:
i've had three rpr test since january at 2 week 8, and 14 weeks all non reactive is there any reason i should think i have syphilis?
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Dr. Mary David answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
No: With 3 negative RPRs since January, there is no reason to suspect syphillis unless you just contracted it. There is much more risk of false positive test results with RPR than false negatives. Hope this helps.
Answered on Feb 1, 2020
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Dr. Martin Raff answered
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ANA: This will not detect the presence or absence of syphilis. If you had a negative RPR the overwhelming probability is that you have not had syphilis.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Bennett answered
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Rpr: It should be rechecked in 4 to 6 weeks with no history of the disease in the past or sexual contact with someone who had it.
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Dr. Ziad Akl answered
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No: That is how the diagnosis is made. You should get treated.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Stop worrying: This concern is not realistic. If you are concerned about the rare false negative rpr, ask for a fta-abs
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