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Question about syphilis

My partner suffered from syphilis 46 years ago and it evolved to stage 2. He was treated and has been healthy since. His IgG tests always come weakly positive (I think it's normal for people who advance to stage 2 of the infection).  Last week, his test came back and the reading came slightly higher (1.3) and are now concerned that i may have been infected. Last time we had intercourse (unprotected) was about 4 weeks ago and I have had no symptoms of first stage (chancre) and he had no visible active sores. We are traveling and since him and I have been together only for 6 months I figured this would be a good venue to ask about my risk of having been infected. His doctor did not pay much attention to the reading (I did) but then call my partner and there appeared to be some concern (not worry but concern) about this small increase in the IgG AI range
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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I have to update my question. It is not the IgG test but the RPR screen and the test came reactive at 1:32. Thanks
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Hi the positve  results with the RPR test needs a follow up with a more sensitive test called treponemal test. have this done and let us know the results.
Next week, he will get tested again and will ask for the treponemal test. Thanks for your advise
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