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Within the sections of the medical examination, there are situations to take into account
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Among the many issues to take into account at the time of process the United States visaone of them is the health examination and the medical certificates that must be presented. In this context, many applicants wondered what happens if they have or had syphilisa case that is specifically mentioned by the Department of State (DOS).
Syphilis is defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a sexually transmitted infection. which has different phases and can be potentially harmful if not treated. The disease can be easily treated with antibiotics prescribed by a healthcare professional. In addition, it is one of the infections of interest to the US authorities when granting a visa.
United States visa: what happens if a syphilis test is positive
The VDRL test, the most common to determine the existence of syphilis, can be positive up to two years after infection even if it has been treated correctly. Whether that is the case or a box that is active, the applicant must carry a medical certificateas specified on the official DOS website.
If the sexually transmitted infection is being treated or has already been resolved, The interested party must present the document, signed by a doctor or public health official that certifies that situation. For their part, those who have tested positive for syphilis in the VDRL or any other type of test that detects the disease and have not received treatment, the medical certificate must explain in detail why no progress was made in combating the infection.
Similar visa requirements apply for other diseases such as tuberculosis or for the treatment of any other virus or bacteria for which medication is received.
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