A VDRL reactive mother gave birth to an infant. All of the following would help in determining the risk of transmission to the infant, EXCEPT
High-Yield Explanation
• positive TPHA mother is responsible for transmission of infection to the infant
• In infants no test (even TPHA) can show difference between asymptomatic infected and noninfected.
• VDRL — detect antibody titre raised in both infants and mother sugge.ctc the transmission
• 4 weeks before delivery treatment should be completed so time interval is important factor.