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Ive had syphilis test at 3weeks 4 weeks and 41 days all negative am i good to move on from this nightmare?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Conclusive: If it was a syphilis ELISA or EIA best, it was conclusive at 4 weeks. No matter what type of test it was, the 6 week (41 day) result for sure is conclusive. For sure you didn't acquire syphilis during the exposure you are concerned about.

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Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Ive had syphilis test at 3weeks 4 weeks and 41 days all negative am i good to move on from this nightmare?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Amico Jr and 4 doctors agreed

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