Use of Nontreponemal Tests in the Diagnosis of Syphilis
Abstract
Abstract Following the recent article by Jurado et al1 regarding the prozone reaction in secondary syphilis, we would like to report our experience of the potential problems associated with the use of nontreponemal antibody tests to screen for treponemal infections. Report of Cases. Case 1. A 47-year-old man presented with a history of progressive cerebellar signs. There was no history of syphilis. The routine antitreponemal IgG enzyme immunoassay screening test (Captia Syphilis G) showed a...