By rray, 21 June, 2024 Treponemal tests may remain positive for life6 and should not be used to monitor tx response
By rray, 21 June, 2024 If serologic tests do not correspond w clinical findings suggesting early syphilis in pts w risk factors treat presumptively and consider alternate testing methods PCR or bx
By rray, 21 June, 2024 Presumptive dx1 requires 2 tests 2 nontreponemal VDRL or RPR 3 treponemal FTA ABS TP PA various EIAs others 4
By rray, 21 June, 2024 Treponemal tests may remain positive for life6 and should not be used to monitor tx response