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What Are The Chances Of Getting HIV With A Positive VDRL Test?
Posted on
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 25 Jan 2016
Answered on
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
Last reviewed on
Brief Answer:
VDRL confers indirect risk for other STI'S.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns and worked through your reports.
VDRL has no direct implications for HIV.
But in general, if an individual is positive for a sexually transmitted infection, it's a routine practice to get tested for other STI's.
Under this context, its mandatory to check for HIV infection through ELISA and/or Western Blot test.This will be a safer and a sound move.
Post your further queries if any.
Thanks again
VDRL confers indirect risk for other STI'S.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I can certainly understand your concerns and worked through your reports.
VDRL has no direct implications for HIV.
But in general, if an individual is positive for a sexually transmitted infection, it's a routine practice to get tested for other STI's.
Under this context, its mandatory to check for HIV infection through ELISA and/or Western Blot test.This will be a safer and a sound move.
Post your further queries if any.
Thanks again
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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