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How long does a penicillin injection take to combat secondary syphilis?
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Syphilis treatment: It is thought that with the appropriate penicillin shot to treat a syphilis infection that one is less likely to be contagious within seven days post treatment. But, if one has other infections or has neurosyphilis they will likely need more than on treatment.
Answered 8/4/2020
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