Penicillin injctn for husband's syphilis

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

My husband has vdrl and tpha positive however mine is negative (I don't know how is it possible). I am 8.5 weeks pregnant, not sure if I also need penicillin injection so that the fetus does not gets affected by syphilis.

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Dr. Manju Kumari Obstetrician 32 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. Manju Kumari

Obstetrician 32 yrs exp Hyderabad

Yes both of you have to take pencillin injection but after skin sensitivity test.Regarding dose and frequency you have to consult your doctor.If pencillin is not suitable for you so many other alternatives are there.

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