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I gave a handjob. i had a cut on top of my finger. the cut wasnt deep and it was done about an hour ago. cut came into contact with fluids with syphilis. four days ago i was treated with 2.4units of bicillin for syphilis. am i reinfected?

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Have a test for syphilis done in a few weeks to make sure the treatment was effective.

Answered 2/15/2023

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Syphilis is not transmitted by hand-genital contact, regardless of cuts on the fingers etc. In addition, it is impossible to acquire syphilis if exposed within 2-3 weeks of receiving benzathine penicillin (Bicillin): it provide penicillin levels in the blood sufficient to prevent syphilis for at least that long. You are at zero risk and do not need testing.

Answered 2/16/2023

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