A patient is suspected of having latent syphilis.Which set of test results for RPR,TP-PA,and CSF-VDRL best confirms this diagnosis?

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Latent syphilis is characterized by a reactive treponemal test (such as TP-PA) with a nonreactive or low-titer non-treponemal test (such as RPR) and no symptoms. The CSF-VDRL would typically be nonreactive in latent syphilis unless there is neurological involvement.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Latent Syphilis