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I'm trying to understand what a VDRL test titre of 18 really means. Could you explain which stage of syphilis this might indicate? I'm feeling a bit anxious and would love some clarity on this.

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

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A VDRL (Venereal Disease Research Laboratory) test titre of 1:8 indicates a positive result, suggesting exposure to syphilis; this titre level is typically seen in the secondary stage of syphilis, which usually occurs 2-8 weeks after the primary infection, characterized by systemic symptoms like rash, fever, and lymphadenopathy.

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