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Male,20 years i had last exposure 3 years ago and recently it just crossed my mind to get vdrl blood test to detect syphilis,i did antibody vdrl blood test, 3 years later(i.e.now) and the result is negative,sould i worry about it?is test conclusive?
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Any negative laboratory test for syphilis at three years after potential exposure rules out syphilis infection. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines
Answered 12/3/2022
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