A VDRL reactive mother gave bih to an infant. All of the following would help in determining the risk of transmission to the infant, EXCEPT:
Correct Answer: TPHA test on the serum sample of the infant
Description: The likely diagnosis of congenital syphilis is made on the basis of maternal serology and whether or not the mother has been adequately treated during pregnancy. Serological diagnosis of syphilis in neonates is not reliable. Ref: Infectious Diseases By Cohen, Powderly, 3rd Edition, Pages 7I8, 814, 815
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