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I have had a rpr test taken at 4 weeks and 6 weeks and both were nonreactive its it pretty much safe to say i do not have syphilis!?

Q: i have had a rpr test taken at 4 weeks and 6 weeks and both were nonreactive its it pretty much safe to say i do not have syphilis!?

: Yes. The 4 week result was around 90% conclusive; 6 weeks definitely is conclusive.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Yes. The 4 week result was around 90% conclusive; 6 weeks definitely is conclusive.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/20/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Mostly yes but have a test done at 90 days. Till then use precaution

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 4/18/2023

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A member asked:

I have had a rpr test taken at 4 weeks and 6 weeks and both were nonreactive its it pretty much safe to say i do not have syphilis!?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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