Positive serological tests for syphilis and administration of intravenous immunoglobulin

S. A. Constable; Christopher Parry; T. P. Enevoldson; M. Bradley

doi:10.1136/sti.2006.020503

Positive serological tests for syphilis and administration of intravenous immunoglobulin

S. A. Constable
, Christopher Parry
, T. P. Enevoldson
, M. Bradley

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Abstract

We report the case of a man who tested positive for syphilis following the intravenous administration of human normal immunoglobulin as part of the treatment of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The chronology of the testing suggested the passive acquisition of treponemal antibody. This phenomenon is not widely documented in the medical literature, but is a theoretical risk of treatment, and serves as a reminder to be cautious in the interpretation of such serological tests.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	57-58
Number of pages	2
Journal	Sexually Transmitted Infections
Volume	83
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/sti.2006.020503
Publication status	Published - 1 Feb 2007
Externally published	Yes

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