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I used protection but i got syphilis. how is this possible?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Protection relative: Condoms, spermacides, washing parts, etc. Do not protect you against syphillis. Only avoiding contact with an infected parter can protect you. Transmission rates run 30% or so per exposure with an infected partner., .
Answered 2/25/2012
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STDs: Only 100% effective protection is no sexual contact.
Answered 9/12/2013
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