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Does syphilis chancre initial appear in lip or finger? do chancre appear on lip or mouth without oral sex or kiss?
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Syphilis Chancre: appears at the location syphilis enters the body. It is a firm, round painless sore. It doesn't occur on the lip or mouth without exposure such as oral sex. Secondary syphilis appears as a rash that can occur anywhere on the body.
Answered 8/4/2015
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