A member asked:

Rpr was non-reactive 6.5 weeks post exposure risk and 1 week after a sore healed. sore was on penis, began as a tiny red dot under skin, then cracked skin, the .5cmx1cm painless flat ulcer. what is the accuracy at 6.5 weeks considering the sore?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

RPR always becomes positive within 2 weeks of onset of a syphilitic chancre, so the non-reactive result a week after it healed is conclusive. In addition, your description of the sore doesn't suggest a chancre. You can be sure you do not have syphilis.

Answered 1/3/2023

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Dr. Jay Park answered

RPR positive rate at 7 weeks post-infection is close to 35%. Retesting in 2-4 weeks is advised.

Answered 1/3/2023

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