TP positive is syphilis?

TP is the abbreviation of Treponema pallidum, TP positive normal refers to Treponema pallidum specific antibody positive. TP antibody is unique to Treponema pallidum infection, that is, only Treponema pallidum infection will show positive, other diseases will not cause TP antibody positive. Therefore, if TP antibody positive is detected, it can be diagnosed as syphilis. But once this antibody is produced, it is often long-term existence and lifelong existence. It does not reflect past syphilis or current syphilis infection, so it is necessary to combine non-specific antibodies, that is, RPR antibodies, to comprehensively judge and decide on specific treatment options.