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Is it possible to contract syphilis by touching a sore on your partner's penis with your hand? if so, how likely is that?
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Yes: If the person has a sore, avoid contact. Insist that the person see a dr.
Answered 7/13/2013
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Got a hand job only (no actual or oral sex) from a sex worker. I was told by doctors this act has no risk of std including syphilis.4 weeks later the head of my penis is very dry especially on the right and peeling, could it be syphilis? Or other std?
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