Syphilis Treatment

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Syphilis Treatment

Asked for Male, 34 Years

I got exposed with syphilis 18 months before. Today I tested for syphilis and it is positive. RPR 1:1 TPHA 1:2560 Doctor prescribed me antibiotics orally and injections which are alternative to penicillin. I have finished the Antibiotics course. I wanted to know whether I am positive to neurosyphilis also. I am afraid of lumbar puncture. Is there any blood test which detects neurosyphilis. Searching a doctor for neuro syphilis in Mumbai. Doctor please help me I am not getting any doctor in Mumbai for the neurosyphilis.

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Dr. Nitish Jhunthra Psychiatrist 8 yrs exp Jaipur Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nitish Jhunthra

Psychiatrist 8 yrs exp Jaipur

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You can check your response to antibiotics by getting a repeat of TPHA levels. If they are still high , consult your doctor , you might need further course of antibiotics. And you can get a MRI brain for possiblity of Neurosyphillis but best method is lumbar puncture. MRI is non specific

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Repeat TPHA and consult the physician

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