Table 4. PCR positivity rates in different serological profiles in primary syphilis.
Serological profile | Total no. of samples | PCR positivity rate (no. of positive samples) |
---|---|---|
Seropositive | 292 | 70.5% (n = 206) |
RPR-negative, treponemal test-positive | 60 | 75% (n = 45) |
RPR-positive, treponemal test-negative | 6 | 66.7% (n = 4) |
Seronegative | 6 | 66.7% (n = 4) |