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.

 

[canuck78]

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.

Won’t lead to a refusal. You should bring it up at your medical and would also bring proof of treatment with you to the medical to be extra cautious.

 

[Esthernguyen]

Hello everyone,

I am a skilled worker nominated by Nova Scotia and I am preparing to apply for federal permanent residency next month. I have a question regarding my immigration medical examination.

My husband was recently diagnosed with HIV, but is currently receiving full treatment as prescribed by his doctor. The doctor has confirmed that the disease is treatable and under control. Recent PCR and CD4 test results are both below detectable levels, meaning he is no longer infectious after treatment.

I am concerned: Will this affect the immigration medical examination for the whole family or cause any delays or rejection?

If a rapid blood test remains positive some time after treatment, will that cause any problems with IRCC?

I will have documentation proving that he is currently receiving treatment and has joined in the entire course of treatment.

If anyone has experience with this or knows how IRCC assesses HIV treatment status during a health checkup, I would be very grateful for any guidance.

Thanks in advance!