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Fta , tp-pa , eia . for syphlis and naat for gonorrhea . can we do tests when we are using antibiotics?

Q: fta , tp-pa , eia . for syphlis and naat for gonorrhea . can we do tests when we are using antibiotics?

: All these are valid while taking antibiotics. With rare exceptions, antibiotics do NOT turn tests falsely negative. They sometimes make tests negative because they cure the infection. Either way, a negative test result proves the person is not infected.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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All these are valid while taking antibiotics. With rare exceptions, antibiotics do NOT turn tests falsely negative. They sometimes make tests negative because they cure the infection. Either way, a negative test result proves the person is not infected.

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Answered 6/3/2023

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A member asked:

Fta , tp-pa , eia . for syphlis and naat for gonorrhea . can we do tests when we are using antibiotics?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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