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VDRL, TPHA, FTA, syphylis (results tests)
Hi, I'm 24 years old. I have syphilis. The doctor prescribed me doxycycline (100mg twice a day for 15 days). Before treatment I made blood tests: This is results (Before treatment):
VDRL 1/2
FTA 1/450
TPHA 1/5120
FTA-ABS positive
PS: I don't remember any symptoms. And I finish taking doxycycline. Befor I don't I treated previously for syphilis
1. What stage of syphylis is?
2. What does it mean high value TPHA 1/5120 and another low?
3. Whether the treatment (doxycycline for 15 days) will be effective in this case?
VDRL 1/2
FTA 1/450
TPHA 1/5120
FTA-ABS positive
PS: I don't remember any symptoms. And I finish taking doxycycline. Befor I don't I treated previously for syphilis
1. What stage of syphylis is?
2. What does it mean high value TPHA 1/5120 and another low?
3. Whether the treatment (doxycycline for 15 days) will be effective in this case?
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Hi, when a person is diagnsosed with shpilis they have a second test to confirm its current. The test you took apparently only finds antibodies indicating you were exposed TPHA will remain positive all your life. I would suggest talking to you doctor about this.
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