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The FTA-ABS Test in Dark-Field-Positive Primary Syphilis

1974; American Medical Association; Volume: 228; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1001/jama.1974.03230320029022

1538-3598

W. Christopher Duncan,

Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes

The fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-ABS) test was performed in 77 consecutive patients with dark-field-positive primary syphilis. The test was reactive in 70 of the 77 patients (91%). These results make this serologic test extremely valuable in the diagnosis of syphilis at a time when this disease is on the increase, and the number of well-trained darkfield technicians is on the wane. ( JAMA 228:859-860, 1974)