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Interpretation of serological tests for syphilis
| Nontreponemal tests | Treponemal tests | Likely interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| + | + | Syphilis, yaws or pinta |
| + | – | False positive – No syphilis |
| – | + | Primary or latent syphilis; previously treated or untreated syphilis; yaws or pinta |
| – | – | No syphilis; incubating syphilis |
