My report shows syphilis is reactive with a 1:4 titre. I was told by a doctor at a clinic that penicillin injection is needed for treatment but it is rarely available. What should I do now and where can I get the injection. I am from Bangalore and would appreciate your advice.

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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A reactive syphilis test requires penicillin injection (Benzathine penicillin). You can consult any major government hospital or STD clinic in Bangalore for availability and administration.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a VDRL (RAPID) BY ICT Test or Take a TPHA Test (Treponema Pallidium Hemagglutination Assay) Test

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