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Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: sahil on October 14, 2008, 05:47:48 PM

Title: Syphilis
Post by: sahil on October 14, 2008, 05:47:48 PM

Hi all,

I had this query that, HIV, HCV, HbsAg, Hepatitis A cannot be detected if its in the window period. I wanted to ask what about syphilis?

Looking forward for a reply.


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Title: Re: Syphilis
Post by: Andy Battaglia on October 14, 2008, 06:44:39 PM

From http://www.coolnurse.com/syphilis.htm

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Incubation Period

    10 days to 3 months, averaging about 3 weeks.
...FYI... Sometimes the incubation period can delay the test's sensitivity, so tests are usually repeated after 6 weeks when the initial tests are negative and the health care provider suspects you have syphilis.

Title: Re: Syphilis
Post by: sahil on October 14, 2008, 06:53:46 PM

Thanks a ton Andy!!


\peace/