1970
DOI: 10.1001/archderm.1970.04000030072011
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Syphilis and Biologic False Positive Reactors Among Leprosy Patients

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“…Further evidence of substantial differences in sensitivity of various tests has been given by Massawe (1970) and by Ongom et al (1976). Non-specific tests such as the Kahn give BFP reactions, and many disorders cause these reactions (Guthe, 1949;Scotti et al, 1970). Genetic, and hence racial, factors may also affect these reactions (Harvey and Shulman, 1966;Kostant, 1972).…”
Section: Syphilis Serology and Biological False-positive (Bfp) Reactionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Further evidence of substantial differences in sensitivity of various tests has been given by Massawe (1970) and by Ongom et al (1976). Non-specific tests such as the Kahn give BFP reactions, and many disorders cause these reactions (Guthe, 1949;Scotti et al, 1970). Genetic, and hence racial, factors may also affect these reactions (Harvey and Shulman, 1966;Kostant, 1972).…”
Section: Syphilis Serology and Biological False-positive (Bfp) Reactionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Therefore, recent reports that the RPR card test detects fewer biological false positive reactions than the venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) test (Scotti, Mackey, and Trautman, 1970;Gamer and Backhouse, 1972) were disturbing, and raised the possibility that exclusive use of the RPR test might result in lack of detection of this important clue to the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus. Comparison of these two serological tests in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, other connective tissue diseases, and controls allowed us to answer this question.…”
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“…Scotti, Mackey, and Trautman (1970) have suggested that the immunofluorescent treponemal reaction seen in leprosy is akin to that found in collagen disorders and may be caused by a common aetiological factor.…”
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