Seroprevalence of syphilis by VDRL test and biological false positive reactions in different patient populations: Is it alarming ? Our experience from a tertiary care center in India

Conclusion: Although the overall seroprevalence of syphilis is low; the frequency of occurrence of BFP reactions is quite alarming. Hence, treponemal test must be used for confirmation of VDRL reactive sera.

Source: Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Vrushali Vishwas Patwardhan Sonali Bhattar Preena Bhalla Deepti Rawat Source Type: research