I have syphilis test 232.40 with tpha positive but vdri is negative then I took a 3 dose of penicillin will tpha be negative.

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Hello- the tpha test may remain positive for a period of time after treatment, even if the infection has been cured. Your consultant may recommend additional testing or monitoring to ensure that the infection has been fully treated.

Rahul Gupta · Accepted Answer

Hello- the tpha test may remain positive for a period of time after treatment, even if the infection has been cured. Your consultant may recommend additional testing or monitoring to ensure that the infection has been fully treated.

M S Haque · Answer

In cases of syphilis infection, various tests are used to diagnose the condition and monitor its progression. The two common tests are the venereal disease research laboratory (vdrl) test and the treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay (tpha) test. The vdrl test measures the presence of antibodies in the blood that are produced in response to a syphilis infection. However, it is known to have some limitations, including a higher rate of false-negative results during the early stages of syphilis. The tpha test also detects antibodies against the bacterium treponema pallidum, which causes syphilis. It is considered highly specific for syphilis and is commonly used to confirm a positive vdrl result. In your case, if your vdrl test was negative while the tpha test was positive, it could suggest that you might have had a previous syphilis infection that has been treated and resolved. The positive tpha result could indicate the presence of antibodies from a past