Syphilis, is mostly transmitted through condomless vaginal, anal or oral sex, mother-to-child during pregnancy and also skin-to-skin when one comes in contact with a syphilis sore/lesion … Read Full Answer
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If an old boyfriend of mine got diagnosed with syphilis, I'd get a phone call from a nurse right?
You’re asking about something we call contact tracing. That’s the process of identifying sexual contacts of a person with a sexually transmitted infection and ensuring that they are aware of their exposure, so that they can take steps to get tested. If a past sexual partner … Read Full Answer
I know that the treatment for syphilis is a needle in the butt, but I'm terrified of needles. Are there alternatives treatments?
Fear of needles is very common, so you’re not the only one who feels this way about syphilis treatment.
There is an alternative for people who are allergic to penicillin, however it requires close follow up to make sure that treatment has been effective. For the rest of us … Read Full Answer
A public health nurse called to tell me someone I had sex with has syphilis. They told me I should get tested, but I feel fine and don't have any sores. Do I really need to get tested?
Yes, go get tested. If a public health nurse contacted you, it’s because you were probably exposed to syphilis. Relying on symptoms is not a good idea because most people who have it don’t have noticeable symptoms. The only way to be sure … Read Full Answer
I recently read that animals can get STDs like rabbits can get syphilis. Do I have to worry about catching it from my rabbit? she sleeps in my bed.
Like in humans, syphilis is caused by a spirochete bacteria. The syphilis causing bacteria in rabbits are different from that of human syphilis bacteria and thus cannot infect humans. Rest assured that your rabbit cannot spread syphilis to humans. … Read Full Answer
I saw on the news that straight people are getting HIV and syphilis now. Is this true? What’s changed?
Like most infections, the prevalence and incidence of HIV and syphilis have often fluctuated. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) observed a notable increase in syphilis infections between 2017 and … Read Full Answer
