Understanding Syphilis Infection: Key Questions and Insights
Syphilis infection issues? Hello Doctor, I was recently diagnosed with syphilis. My RPR result was 1:8 and TPHA was 25.11. I received a single dose of penicillin for treatment, but I had a negative rapid test result last October. I have a few questions regarding my situation: 1....
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. Is it possible for an RPR result to be as low as 1:8 after a recent infection? The information I found online suggests that acute infections usually yield much higher results, so I'm confused about this outcome. —> Any number is possible. 2. Could it be that...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Infection: Key Questions and Insights
Understanding Treponemal Tests: Can a Negative Result Rule Out Syphilis?
Syphilis testing If the last vaginal intercourse occurred on March 15 and a Treponemal test for syphilis was conducted on April 29 with a negative result, it is likely that syphilis infection can be ruled out, especially since there are no symptoms present. However, it is importa...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The incubation period for primary syphilis is approximately 10 to 90 days.[Read More] Understanding Treponemal Tests: Can a Negative Result Rule Out Syphilis?
Can Syphilis Be Transmitted Through Contaminated Medical Tools?
Syphilis infection If the cotton swab clamp was used to handle the patient's wound and then used to pick up a medication capsule, and if the clamp came into contact with the patient's bodily fluids, could swallowing that capsule lead to a syphilis infection? (However, t...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The transmission is primarily through sexual contact, and while it is possible to contract the infection through contact with the bodily fluids of an infected person, the likelihood is low. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Syphilis Be Transmitted Through Contaminated Medical Tools?
Understanding Syphilis Testing: Can You Detect Late-Stage Infection?
Syphilis serology VDRL/RPR tests are screening tests for syphilis, primarily used in the primary and secondary stages of the disease. In the tertiary stage of syphilis, which can be asymptomatic, these tests may not always yield positive results. It is advisable to conduct specif...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If VDRL is positive, TPHA can be tested to assist in diagnosis. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Testing: Can You Detect Late-Stage Infection?
Risk of Syphilis Infection from Used Hair Removal Razors: What You Need to Know
Syphilis infection Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I used a newly purchased razor to remove hair from my intimate area, but after use, I found that the blade was already dull. I suspect it might be a returned product, as the packaging was just a simple adhesive type that does not ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There should be no risk of transmission, so there is no need for concern. It is recommended to get checked in 3 months. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Risk of Syphilis Infection from Used Hair Removal Razors: What You Need to Know
Understanding False Positives in Syphilis Testing: What You Need to Know
Is it possible to have a false positive for syphilis if I have no sexual experience and have not sustained any injuries in recent months? Hello, I recently underwent a health check, and the syphilis test result came back positive. However, I have no sexual experience, have not ha...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If there is suspicion that the RPR test is a false positive, a TPHA test can be performed for confirmation.[Read More] Understanding False Positives in Syphilis Testing: What You Need to Know
Understanding Syphilis: Stages, Symptoms, and Timeline of Infection
Syphilis incubation period? If someone suspected they had a syphilis infection two to three years ago and did not receive treatment while continuing to live a normal life and visiting a gynecologist who did not mention syphilis, could they still develop symptoms now? What are the...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Various diseases can manifest differently in different individuals. If there is any suspicion, it is recommended that you undergo a blood test.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis: Stages, Symptoms, and Timeline of Infection
Understanding Negative RPR and Positive Treponemal Antibodies in Syphilis
RPR negative but Treponemal antibodies positive? Hello doctor, in March, I went to the hospital for an RPR test because I was concerned about a syphilis infection, and the result was 0. After more than two months, I went to the hospital again for another RPR test, which was also ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is highly likely that there was a previous infection, but sometimes antibiotics may have been taken for other reasons, and after treatment, this phenomenon can occur. In such cases, regular follow-up is recommended without the need for medication. However, in a few inst...[Read More] Understanding Negative RPR and Positive Treponemal Antibodies in Syphilis
Understanding the Risk of Syphilis and HPV Infection After Unprotected Sex
The probability of cauliflower infection? Hello Dr. Lee, I am the person who inquired about the probability of syphilis infection in <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/184381">#184381</a>. It has been over a month since the risky behavior, and on day 28, I ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
Generally, the window period for testing is considered to be three months. Based on your description, the likelihood of contracting HPV is low, and it is unlikely; however, the relationship between individuals and the virus cannot be completely predicted. Just like with the curre...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of Syphilis and HPV Infection After Unprotected Sex
Understanding the Risk of Syphilis Transmission in Non-Penetrative Sex
The likelihood of contracting syphilis? Hello Dr. Lee, I visited a sex worker on July 8th of this year for a handjob service. The process involved unprotected oil massage handjob and breast sex, and my genitals did not come into contact with her mouth or lower body (she didn'...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
No one can guarantee that there are no issues, but your situation really does not seem like a syphilis infection. What is certain is that you are overly worried, and only you know the reasons for that. If you are still very concerned, it would be best to get tested again in three...[Read More] Understanding the Risk of Syphilis Transmission in Non-Penetrative Sex
Understanding STD Screening: Can Negative Tests Rule Out Infections?
Screening issues If the VDRL/RPR test and TPPA are both negative six weeks after engaging in high-risk behavior, it is generally considered that syphilis infection can be ruled out. Additionally, if the HIV blood test is also negative, it can be concluded that HIV infection is un...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, I recommend having a check-up every three months. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding STD Screening: Can Negative Tests Rule Out Infections?
Concerns About Syphilis Infection: What You Need to Know
Concerned about syphilis infection? I am a nurse and recently discovered a bump in my vulvar area that doesn't look like a pimple. I didn't think much of it at first. The next day, while showering, I gently squeezed it, and a white discharge similar to that from a pimpl...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Syphilis is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, so your situation is unlikely to result in a syphilis infection. As for syphilis patients, due to the government reporting mechanism, treatment is usually quite effective. After treatment, it is possible for the TPH...[Read More] Concerns About Syphilis Infection: What You Need to Know
Can You Contract Syphilis Even with Negative HIV Tests?
HIV negative, syphilis? If both self-testing and anonymous testing at a hospital for HIV are negative, is it still possible to contract syphilis?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: An HIV test checks for HIV infection, while to determine if there is a syphilis infection, a syphilis test should be performed. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can You Contract Syphilis Even with Negative HIV Tests?
Understanding Syphilis: Can You Rule Out Infection After Negative Tests?
Syphilis Issues On March 7, I kissed someone (without French kissing). In mid-April, I underwent rapid testing for syphilis and HIV, both of which were negative. At the end of April, I went to a clinic for blood tests for syphilis and HIV, and I received the negative results a we...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: The incubation period for syphilis is typically 3 weeks. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Syphilis: Can You Rule Out Infection After Negative Tests?
Can Blood Tests Determine the Stage of Syphilis Infection?
Serological testing for syphilis can help determine the stage of the infection? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with syphilis, and the doctor administered a single dose of penicillin. Later, I researched and found that syphilis has three stages: primary, secondary, and tertiary. T...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
The stages of syphilis are determined clinically rather than through blood tests.[Read More] Can Blood Tests Determine the Stage of Syphilis Infection?
Cleaning Clothes After Syphilis Infection: Essential Guidelines for Safety
Cleaning Clothes After Syphilis Infection Hello, doctor. Recently, I developed a rash all over my body and suspected it might be syphilis. After a blood test, I was diagnosed with secondary syphilis. I have just started a two-week course of long-acting penicillin injections. That...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
After disinfecting your clothes, you should not have any viruses left after your treatment. Further monitoring is advised.[Read More] Cleaning Clothes After Syphilis Infection: Essential Guidelines for Safety
Is RPR Test Reliability High for Syphilis Detection?
Is the accuracy of the RPR test high? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about the reliability of the RPR test results. I had the RPR test done 80 and 90 days after engaging in high-risk behavior, and both results were non-reactive. Does this mean that I do not have a syphilis inf...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
1. Is the reliability of the RPR test high? According to the literature, the sensitivity of RPR is 86% and the specificity is 98%. 2. If the results are all non-reactive, does that mean there is no syphilis infection? If we exclude the possibility of false negatives, then yes, ...[Read More] Is RPR Test Reliability High for Syphilis Detection?
Understanding Syphilis Infection: Risks and Testing Guidelines
Syphilis infection Hello, I noticed that a passerby had two large dark red swellings on her arm. I'm not sure what the condition is. If she is a syphilis patient, and due to the strong wind, the liquid from her lesions (red rash on her hand or palm) came into contact with a ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Syphilis is not easily transmitted without sexual contact or blood transfusion, so testing may not be necessary. VDRL is used for screening, and it typically becomes positive about 3-5 weeks after infection. If a hard chancre occurs, it will usually test positive within 1-...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Infection: Risks and Testing Guidelines
Assessing Syphilis Infection Risk After Contact with an Infected Patient
Infection Inquiry Hello, Dr. Tsai. I would like to ask about the risk of syphilis infection. If I touched and handled the genitals of a patient with syphilis (who may have undergone treatment, but I am not sure) for a few minutes, and I had a small cut on my index finger that was...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
There is still a risk of transmission; it is recommended to undergo a blood test.[Read More] Assessing Syphilis Infection Risk After Contact with an Infected Patient
Can Tongue Injuries from Kissing Transmit HIV or Syphilis?
Infection issues I apologize for the inquiry, but I would like to ask if having a small wound on the tongue from biting it and engaging in a French kiss with someone could potentially lead to an HIV or syphilis infection. Thank you.
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: There is a possibility of transmission through bodily fluid contact, of course, if the other person is positive for HIV or syphilis. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Tongue Injuries from Kissing Transmit HIV or Syphilis?