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How does syphilis spread?
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Skin to skin contact: Syphilis is spread via skin to skin contact with an infected painless sore called a chancre. If the infected sore come into contact with another person during any type of sexual activity then the other person is at risk and should be tested.
Answered 10/24/2021
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Syphilis: By any type of sex.
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