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VDRL is Non Reactive for the past two years Sep 23, 2012 I had syphillis 3 years back. it got cured due to the treatment .After that in between 2 times i checked my blood. Past two years my VDRL was non reactive , but the TPHA ia positive. So Do i ve syphillis ? If I m dont , should i ve to do any follow ups in every 3 months or 6 months ? |
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 The TPHA test and other specific syphilis antibody tests can remain positive for years after treatment and does not mean the infection is active. | ||||||||
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