NeurosyphilisFrom our partner site on chronic pain, ChronicPainConnection.com.
Signs and tests: Tests to detect syphilis include detection of antibodies in blood. These are non-treponemal tests (VDRL, RPR). These are not specific and are used as screening tests. If positive the diagnosis of syphilis is confirmed using treponemal tests (e.g., FTA-Abs or MHATP). In neurosyphilis, it is important to test for VDRL in the spinal fluid. Tests to evaluate the nervous system may include:
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