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What tests would be fully reliable for diagnosing syphilis one year after a potential exposure?

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Dr. Steven Weissberg answered

Blood test: Your doctor or health dept can order the appropriate blood tests.

Dr Wilson agreed

Answered 5/18/2013

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Would a negative syphilis blood test be reliable at 5 weeks past possible exposure?

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What is the most conclusive test for syphilis if you had an exposure and symptoms ten years ago but werent tested but thought you were, and what should you avoid before testing to make sure its the most accurate?

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For how long years,can vdrl (blood test) detect syphilis after exposure??

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I had an unsafe exposure 2 years ago. Have heard that sometimes RPR (syphilis) can show negative 6 months after exposure but TPHA can show positive. So, how to avoid false negative and how reliable is RPR 6 months after exposure. Need for retesting ?

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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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