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Syphilis clarification
Some doctors saying after treatment for syphilis, TPHA will become negative and VDRL/RPR remain positive lifetime. Is this true? Please help me with clarification
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Dr. Kumara lakshmanan
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Coimbatore
TPHA will remain positive for life...it's called "scar in the blood"....take care
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