STIs Flashcards
1
Q
Non-treponemal tests
A
RPR or VDRL. Both also present in CSF. These may decrease/become negative after treatment, but will rise again in the setting of a reinfection.
2
Q
Treponemal tests
A
FTA-ABS or T pallidum particle agglutination assay (TPPA) or EIA (enzyme immunoassay). THESE ARE ALWAYS POSITIVE
3
Q
In patients with potential Zika virus exposure more than 2 weeks previously, what test to perform?
A
testing for Zika virus IgM antibodies
