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Hi doctor, i am a man, 26 year olds. i had a syphilis test (RPR and TPHA compo) after 9 weeks exposure. the test result is negative for both. I know that this test is not conclusive and i must re-test after 3 months exposure. However, i am confused now because after i did the 9 weeks syphilis test i took oral dose of azithromycin which treat for my current chlamydia disease. so whether such antibiotic affect syphilis test and the 3 months-test for syphilis which i intend to test will not be conclusive for me? if not which test is conclusive, how long i must wait for??. thank you very much doctor
thanks you for your answers, many people who i consulted also said that. now i feel better.
My doctor also said that " Zithromax at high doses is a known cure for primary Syphilis. However, if you truly were infected, the TPHA will still be positive even if the VDRL is not. So you should test again at 90 days post exposure and make sure you do both a VDRL and a TPHA."
Thanks for all
My doctor also said that " Zithromax at high doses is a known cure for primary Syphilis. However, if you truly were infected, the TPHA will still be positive even if the VDRL is not. So you should test again at 90 days post exposure and make sure you do both a VDRL and a TPHA."
Thanks for all
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