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[Lupus erythematosus simulating syphilis II].

A Huber, M Schwicker, V Brade

    Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
    |October 15, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A false reactive 19S IgM FTA-Abs test occurred in a patient with discoid lupus erythematosus. This is the first reported case of such a false positive result in the medical literature.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Dermatology
    • Infectious Disease Serology

    Background:

    • The FTA-Abs test is commonly used to diagnose syphilis.
    • False positive results can occur in various autoimmune and infectious conditions.
    • Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin condition.