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Can syphilis get in your blood?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Syphilis is transmitted by skin to skin contact with an infected sore called a chancre. Over time the organism causing syphilis ( a spriochete) circulates through the blood stream of the host causing problems throughout your body. It is not passed by blood though from person to person.

Answered 2/25/2012

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Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

Syphilis: Syphilis can definitely get into your blood and brain if not treated.

Answered 11/17/2013

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