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I might have been infected with syphilis four years ago. a few months ago i recieved an rpr test and the results were nonreactive. am i in the clear?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Unclear: Were you treated? What is the result of the confirmatory test? Would have that done.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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