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If someone with syphilis bleeds on a surface and you touch it what are your chances of getting the disease?

Q: if someone with syphilis bleeds on a surface and you touch it what are your chances of getting the disease?

: Nil- if you dont have a wound on the fingers

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Nil- if you dont have a wound on the fingers

Answered 9/5/2022

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A member asked:

If someone with syphilis bleeds on a surface and you touch it what are your chances of getting the disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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