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I had negtive vdrl&tpha 117day after exposure, but before test in day 22-33 im drink ciprofloxacin 500mg * 2/day (20pills) and at day 33-43 itraconazole 100 mg * 1/day (10 pills) for other medication, that antibiotic affect my test?am i need retest?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Those test results are conclusive. The drugs you took have no effect on syphilis test reliability or timing.

Answered 10/3/2022

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Antibiotics will not affect test. you should not need another test. Pl be careful next time.

Answered 10/3/2022

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