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What Does This Result Of Blood Indicate?

hello sir, i recently got blood test were vdrl shown 1:4 dilution but tpha is showing negative what's that mean is really serious i had sexual transaction they told me to consult vd specialist and given doxy 1-L 100mg for 3 weeks they assured me it will became normal after a month
Mon, 12 Jan 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

TPHA is the better diagnostic test than VDRL test.

If TPHA is coming negative you are mostly negative for syphilis. But you can take the treatment only after seen by the VD specialist.

In my opinion there is no need for treatment. I advice you to take the second test of VDRL done by other method and by other laboratory.

Please avoid sexual intercourse as it can transmits the infection to partner if you have.


I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Please hit thank you for me if you are helped.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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What Does This Result Of Blood Indicate?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. TPHA is the better diagnostic test than VDRL test. If TPHA is coming negative you are mostly negative for syphilis. But you can take the treatment only after seen by the VD specialist. In my opinion there is no need for treatment. I advice you to take the second test of VDRL done by other method and by other laboratory. Please avoid sexual intercourse as it can transmits the infection to partner if you have. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Please hit thank you for me if you are helped. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.