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Had unprotected receptive anal sex in 2020. 6 months later (177 days) all std negative. syphilis test - rapid plasma reagin. no sex since then. no sore /lesion. rash on hands (like that in syphilis) in 2023. was test conclusive? need to test again ?

Q: had unprotected receptive anal sex in 2020. 6 months later (177 days) all std negative. syphilis test - rapid plasma reagin. no sex since then. no sore /lesion. rash on hands (like that in syphilis) in 2023. was test conclusive? need to test again ?

: The test is conclusive, but there's always the minor risk of a glitch in the test. If you remain concerned, have another RPR. You can expect another negative result.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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The test is conclusive, but there's always the minor risk of a glitch in the test. If you remain concerned, have another RPR. You can expect another negative result.

Answered 3/27/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

we are still in 2022. If tests were neg then you dont have syphilis. Next time pl use prophylaxis.

Answered 3/28/2022

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A member asked:

Had unprotected receptive anal sex in 2020. 6 months later (177 days) all std negative. syphilis test - rapid plasma reagin. no sex since then. no sore /lesion. rash on hands (like that in syphilis) in 2023. was test conclusive? need to test again ?

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