ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025
Factors associated with false positive results in serological testing for syphilis using EIA among children.
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Objectives: The issue of biological false positives in syphilis diagnosis is gaining attention. However, limited focus exists on false positives in syphilis tests among younger populations. This study investigates the epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of false positive serological test results for syphilis in children. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on the serological test results, demographic, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of children in Jinling Hospital from 2017 to 2022. Results: This study included 18 cases of false positive syphilis results. Children aged 5-9 years had a higher proportion of false positives compared to those with negative results ( Conclusions: In the assessment of false-positive syphilis test results, age and inflammatory marker data exhibit reference value. AH and partial coagulation function indices are risk factors for false positive syphilis serology results in children. Therefore, it is crucial for clinical and laboratory doctors to pay close attention to positive results for syphilis in such cases.
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