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If i got treponema pallidum on my clothes. i washed them with washing machine. and dryer them in sunlight. and then put the clothes in closet for 10 hrs. will there still be treponema pallidum alive on the clothes? thanks a lot?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No, T. pallidum could not survive in these circumstances. It does not even survive on unwashed clothing: you could immediately wear the clothes of someone with syphilis and would not be infected.

Answered 4/23/2023

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Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease from contact of a syphilis sore during anal, oral, and vaginal sex. Also transmission is possible from blood transfusion and blood components. The bacteria doesn't survive on clothes, toilet seats, doorknobs, hot tubs and eating utensils. Be aware and practice safe sex.

Answered 9/29/2022

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