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Is RPR Related To Herpes?
Is there RPR in herpes? I got a paper from the plasma center saying that I have syphilis because they RPR in my blood but i have no syptoms of it and i just wondering if it could possibly be related to me having herpes. Thank you doctor for taking the time in answering my question.
Thu, 4 Jun 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
There are condition which can cause false positive RPR test, but I don't think herpes is one among them. When your RPR is positive, the next step is to confirm the diagnosis with a more specific test for syphilis, such as FTA-ABS.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
There are condition which can cause false positive RPR test, but I don't think herpes is one among them. When your RPR is positive, the next step is to confirm the diagnosis with a more specific test for syphilis, such as FTA-ABS.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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