A 25-year-old patient presents with a fine rash on his chest,palms,and feet; fever; and malaise.The RPR is reactive with a titer of 1:64,the VDRL is nonreactive,and the TP-PA is positive.What is the diagnosis?

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The fine rash on the chest, palms, and feet along with the positive TP-PA and reactive RPR point towards a secondary syphilis infection. The nonreactive VDRL is likely a false negative due to the early stage of the infection.

A 25-Year-Old Patient Presents with a Fine Rash on His