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I just found out i have syphilis. what should i do? will they tell her?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Get treated: You should get treated immediately. You should also notify all sexual contacts. The state health department will probably contact you to ask about your sexual contacts. They can notify your contacts about without specifically naming you as the reason for their call.

Answered 6/23/2012

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