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What Causes A Positive Tpha Result?
hi, i just had my medical exam for my application abroad then the result is that im positive in TPHA or its that my TPHA is near to the boundary of its normal value the doctor in the clinic told me that and he advised me to drink lots of fluids esp. water and take another TPHA examination after a week? is his advised good? and i was wondering what makes this test positive aside from having syphilis because i dont remember having an intimate relationship. can some doctor help me about my queries?
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Yes his advice is right. some times you may be borderline for the test result. but it doesnt mean you are positive. so take a test after a week. this test after week in most probably is going to be negative. there is no reason why this test is going to be positive in non syphilitic cases is not known. but doctors advice is right. thanx healthcar magic.
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