Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Infection is spread through contact with a syphilic sore, also called a chancre, usually during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Syphilis can also be spread from a parent to a fetus in pregnancy or to an infant during childbirth. If not treated appropriately, syphilis may cause severe damage to internal organs.

Syphilis Testing in Dubai:

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Purpose of the test

The purpose of syphilis testing is to identify a syphilis infection. Tests may be prescribed for screening, diagnosis, or monitoring:

• Diagnostic testing is recommended if you have signs or symptoms that could be caused by syphilis. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, so doctors may recommend testing for syphilis even when symptoms aren’t severe or specific to this condition. Generally, diagnosing syphilis requires two tests: an initial screening test and a second confirmatory test.
• Screening for syphilis is testing for the infection in people without signs or symptoms of the disease. Groups who benefit from screening include those at high risk of contracting syphilis as well as those more likely to transmit this infection to others.
• Monitoring after treatment for syphilis is important to make sure you are responding to the prescribed treatment. Tests used to monitor you include a physical exam to assess for changes in observable symptoms as well as laboratory blood tests to confirm a response to treatment.

What does the test measure?

Most forms of syphilis testing look for syphilis antibodies, substances in the blood made by the body’s immune system in people who come into contact with the bacteria that causes syphilis. Several types of antibody blood tests may be used to detect a syphilis infection.

Nontreponemal antibody tests detect antibodies that are not specific to the Treponema pallidum bacteria that causes syphilis. Although these antibodies are usually produced when a person has syphilis, they can also be produced in response to other conditions. You can usually test negative for these antibodies after successful treatment for syphilis infection.

Nontreponemal antibody tests are usually used as an initial screening test and a positive result must be confirmed with another type of test. There are several types of nontreponemal antibody tests that may be used to detect and monitor syphilis:

• Rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test: This looks for the reagin antibody, which is often produced by the body in response to syphilis infection.
• Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL): A VDRL test measures antibodies that are often produced within one to two weeks after an infected person develops an initial sore. VDRL testing can be performed on blood or spinal fluid.

When should I get a syphilis test?

Adults without symptoms should be screened for syphilis only if they are at an increased risk of infection or of transmitting the infection to others. Factors that increase a person’s risk of contracting syphilis and indicate the need for annual screening include:

• Being male and under age 29
• Involvement in commercial sex work
• Living in an area with high syphilis infection rates

Other groups also benefit from regular screening at certain intervals. These groups include:

• Pregnant people at the first prenatal visit, at 28 weeks, and again at delivery if high risk.
• Men and anyone with a penis who is sexually active and has sex with another person with a penis should be tested annually. More regular testing may be recommended if they have additional risk factors.
• Transgender and gender-diverse people should be screened annually depending on sexual behaviors and risk of exposure.
• People diagnosed with HIV may be screened at their first HIV evaluation, then one or more times each year depending on their behaviors and local infection rates.

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