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Starting titer was 1:34. after 3 does of penicillin shots 6 months later i am at 1:8. in 6 months can i be negative? i really need to be negative for a surgery i need done and the cosmetic surgeon refuses to do it until im negative for this syphilis?
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Your syphilis is cured. Your initial titer undoubtedly was 1:32. The official definition of cure is a two dilution decline in titer by 6 months, and 1:32 to 1:8 meets that standard. The titer may continue to decline in the future, but sometimes never becomes totally negative. It is an unrealistic and necessary standard to wait for an entirely negative test; surgery is 100% safe now.
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