Aug 21, 2024 · Patients may seek evaluation for symptoms or signs of primary infection (eg, chancre), secondary infection (eg, diffuse rash), or tertiary infection (eg, symptoms of aortic …

Feb 6, 2024 · This report provides new CDC recommendations for tests that can support a diagnosis of syphilis, including serologic testing and methods for the identification of the …

If your screening test results are positive, it means you have antibodies that may be from a syphilis infection. Your provider will likely order a second test to confirm whether or not you …

Sep 27, 2022 · What Tests Are Used to Screen for Syphilis? Screening for syphilis is typically performed with blood testing to detect antibodies indicating possible infection with syphilis. If …

Apr 30, 2025 · Only your doctor can know for sure whether you have syphilis. The USPSTF recommends that anyone who is at increased risk for infection undergo screening. Your doctor …

You may be able to use a test that's available without a prescription, sometimes called an at-home test, to see if you have syphilis. If that test shows you have syphilis, you'll need to see a …

The CDC-recommended algorithms for the screening and diagnosis of syphilis include both treponemal and non-treponemal assays. Labcorp offers both the Reverse syphilis screening …

Prompt and accurate diagnosis of syphilis is important because successful treatment eradicates the bacteria and can resolve many symptoms of the disease. This Clinical Focus provides an …

Sep 27, 2022 · Traditional screening algorithm: Screen with an initial nontreponemal test (eg, Venereal Disease Research Laboratory [VDRL] or rapid plasma reagin [RPR] test). If positive, …

Without treatment, syphilis can damage the brain, nerves, eyes, and cardiovascular system. Screening and follow-up treatment can cure syphilis and prevent complications.