Seniors! Question about treated Syphilis

[thebeast184]

Hello,

I have a question about treated syphilis. I was diagnosed with syphilis years ago and treated successfully. In all my followups rpr/vdrl are negative (including the one for medicals for Canada). I provided proofs of my previous treatment and several past results of followups I did where I am negative.

However, the doctor did an FTA-ABS wich is not required by Canada unless the RPS or the VDRL are positive (which mine are not). The problem is that the FTA-ABS test remains positive for life although you have been successfully treated (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FTA-ABS). I am not sure if the doctor will send to Canada these tests... I was honest when they asked about previous std's during the examination, so I don't see any issues.

I am by no means unhealthy or present a threat to Canada or the health care system since Syphilis is extremely easy to cure and I am cured.

That being said, do you think I will run into problems?

Thanks!

 

[thebeast184]

Any responses? Btw, I found in manual OP15 that you only get medical surveillance.

Anyone agrees?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/op15-eng.pdf

Thanks

 

[thebeast184]

No comments? : Has anyone read something about this?

Thanks!

 

[art2012]

Hello,

I have a question about treated syphilis. I was diagnosed with syphilis years ago and treated successfully. In all my followups rpr/vdrl are negative (including the one for medicals for Canada). I provided proofs of my previous treatment and several past results of followups I did where I am negative.

However, the doctor did an FTA-ABS wich is not required by Canada unless the RPS or the VDRL are positive (which mine are not). The problem is that the FTA-ABS test remains positive for life although you have been successfully treated (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FTA-ABS). I am not sure if the doctor will send to Canada these tests... I was honest when they asked about previous std's during the examination, so I don't see any issues.

I am by no means unhealthy or present a threat to Canada or the health care system since Syphilis is extremely easy to cure and I am cured.

That being said, do you think I will run into problems?

Thanks!

Hi,

U hv done grt job by telling truth and dont worry treated syphilis doesnt interfere with your visa processing.

Rgds,
Art.

 

[thebeast184]

Thanks! +1. May I ask if you know someone with a similar case?

Hi,

U hv done grt job by telling truth and dont worry treated syphilis doesnt interfere with your visa processing.

Rgds,
Art.

 

[art2012]

Thanks! +1. May I ask if you know someone with a similar case?

Hi,

Thanks for ur appreciation.

I replied to you as a doctor,doctors r given certain criteria in any screening( employment,immigration etc) and we also use our own criteria based on literature and experience.having read cic DMP hand book and other cic medical material,i responded to u.
Reg Medical surveillance u need not worry.

Good luck
Rgds,
Art.

 

[Ivric]

Where can i find manuals regarding medical surveillance