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I was reactive for rpr and negative for fta in september in april i was negative for both since then ive only had 2 sexual partners what does this mean should i start treatment for syphillis?
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If you have syphilis, FTA will remain positive forever and RPR will be negative after your are successfully treated. RPR is only a screening test and false positive test is relatively common. No, you do not have syphilis. Please practice safe sex for avoiding STDs.
Answered 9/12/2022
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You had a "biological false positive" RPR result; the negative FTA proves you do not have syphilis and never did. BFP is very common, occurring up to 2% of all positive RPR results, i.e. one in 50 persons. It has no health consideration, especially if it goes away on repeat testing. You should not be treated for syphilis; nothing is wrong.
Answered 9/12/2022
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Sorry, I wasn't clear. If you have negative RPR 3 months after sexual activity you're concerned about, is that conclusive proof you didn't get syph?
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