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6 days after i gave oral sex with a man a small red bump formed near my mouth. a week later a scab has now formed. could this have been syphillis?
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Here are some ...: The initial stage of syphilis may appear in 1-12 wks as a painless eroded lesion with raised border, which will spontaneously heal if not treated and slip into secondary stage in 4-10 weeks. Despite such variation and uncertainty in its clinical features, get tested within the suggested time frame. Taking definitely timely step / test is the way to confirm and rid the concern. Best wish ...
Answered 4/3/2015
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