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Will The TPHA Remain Positive For Life?
Sir, I had Syphilis 1 1/2 years ago, and it was treated successfully, Before treatment my VDRL and TPHA were positive and after getting proper treatment my VDRL becomes -ive but TPHA still +ive. According my consultant doctor I am Medically FIT person now. but my TPHA will remain positive for life. Now i have go through GAMCA Medical test. they declare me UNFIT due to TPHA positive .I am really confuse because i have a job in UAE now. I have to send them my Medical fitness report. Please help me what should i do ?
Tue, 24 Jun 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Your doctor's word is exactly true. Your VDRL became nonreactive following treatment and TPHA is still reactive indicates that you had been cured from Syphilis. Even after cure of Syphilis, TPHA is likely to remain positive for ever. It is like a scar following a complete healing of a wound. It does not indicate any further treatment. But it is very difficult for you to take the job at UAE as the immigration authorities would not accept this reactive test.
Dr S.Murugan
Welcome to HCM.
Your doctor's word is exactly true. Your VDRL became nonreactive following treatment and TPHA is still reactive indicates that you had been cured from Syphilis. Even after cure of Syphilis, TPHA is likely to remain positive for ever. It is like a scar following a complete healing of a wound. It does not indicate any further treatment. But it is very difficult for you to take the job at UAE as the immigration authorities would not accept this reactive test.
Dr S.Murugan
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