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Could a common cold/congestion cause syphilis rpr test to return a false-positive?

Q: could a common cold/congestion cause syphilis rpr test to return a false-positive?

: No. A common cold will not change the RPR reaction.

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No. A common cold will not change the RPR reaction.

Answered 1/31/2023

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A member asked:

Could a common cold/congestion cause syphilis rpr test to return a false-positive?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mary Reams answered

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