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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A VDRL reactive mother gave birth to an infant. All of the following would help in determining the risk of transmission to the infant, EXCEPT
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The correct answer is  • positive TPHA mother is responsible for transmission of infection to the infant
• In infants no test (even TPHA) can show difference between asymptomatic infected and noninfected.
• VDRL — detect antibody titre raised in both infants and mother sugge.ctc the transmission
• 4 weeks before delivery treatment should be completed so time interval is important factor.