Syphilis treatment and impact on immigration medical exam

[MANGU1999]

Hello everyone,


I’m a Quebec-selected skilled worker (CSQ holder) and I’m preparing to submit my federal PR application next month. I have a question regarding the immigration medical exam.


I was recently diagnosed with syphilis, but I am currently undergoing the full recommended treatment (Benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 MU weekly). I have already completed the first dose, and I will complete all 4 doses as prescribed by my doctor. My doctor confirmed that the infection is fully treatable and that I will not be contagious after treatment.


My concern is: Will this situation affect my immigration medical exam or cause any delay or refusal?
If the RPR/VDRL blood test remains positive for some time after treatment, is that an issue for IRCC?


I will have documentation proving that I completed the full treatment.


If anyone has experience with this or knows how IRCC evaluates treated syphilis during the medical exam, I would really appreciate your guidance.


Thank you in advance.

 

[maqeeb901]

Hello everyone,


I’m a Quebec-selected skilled worker (CSQ holder) and I’m preparing to submit my federal PR application next month. I have a question regarding the immigration medical exam.


I was recently diagnosed with syphilis, but I am currently undergoing the full recommended treatment (Benzathine penicillin G, 2.4 MU weekly). I have already completed the first dose, and I will complete all 4 doses as prescribed by my doctor. My doctor confirmed that the infection is fully treatable and that I will not be contagious after treatment.


My concern is: Will this situation affect my immigration medical exam or cause any delay or refusal?
If the RPR/VDRL blood test remains positive for some time after treatment, is that an issue for IRCC?
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I will have documentation proving that I completed the full treatment.


If anyone has experience with this or knows how IRCC evaluates treated syphilis during the medical exam, I would really appreciate your guidance.


Thank you in advance.

Most commenters are likely to reassure you. IRCC's main concern is public health risk and excessive demand on healthcare. Since you are undergoing full treatment and will provide documentation, it should not cause a refusal. The temporarily positive RPR is understood.