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What Does A Weakly Reactive VDRL Test Mean?
Question: I was treated by Penicillin injections as I had been infected by VDRL - I went for a test again and they told me I am VDRL Weak Reactive - what exactly does this mean? does it mean I wasn't treated properly - kindly advice what steps should I take
Brief Answer:
it probably means that your treatment was effective
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
VDRL is a test for syphilis. After treatment the levels of VDRL fall. What is considered as a good response is a 4-fold decrease in the levels of VDRL within 3-6 months after treatment. A complete eradication of VDRL reactivity means complete treatment.
Kind Regards!
it probably means that your treatment was effective
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
VDRL is a test for syphilis. After treatment the levels of VDRL fall. What is considered as a good response is a 4-fold decrease in the levels of VDRL within 3-6 months after treatment. A complete eradication of VDRL reactivity means complete treatment.
Kind Regards!
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