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Can i get syphilis by touching the rash of the person with secondary syphilis rash?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No risk, no worries: Syphilis is an STD. Although it can be transmitted from infected mothers to their unborn babies. in adults it is only transmitted by sex. Touching is not enough. Don't worry about it.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 10/20/2020

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Hello there. I have a couple of questions please. -Does everyone who contracts Syphilis get the rash? -Can Syphilis cause itching without a rash? -Can you have generalised lymph on one side of the body no other symptoms with Syphilis? Thank you?

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