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Had rpr syphilis test done and it was negative. it had been 2 months since sexual contact (oral sex). some sources say 12 week window period?

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Not ruled out yet: Incubation period for syphilis varies from 7 to 90 days. Negative RPR 4 months after exposure will virtually rules out syphilis.

Answered 11/16/2015

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A member asked:

Had rpr syphilis test done and it was negative. it had been 2 months since sexual contact (oral sex). some sources say 12 week window period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jay Park answered

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