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Hello dr, syphilis detected after 2 yrs of exposure 2 days back. can it spread to my partner i m getting married next week.how many penicillin injection are required & can it spread to my fiancee we never had sex till now. kindly help me on this?
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If syphilis is confirmed, follow the advice of your doctor or clinic. Syphilis usually is not transmissible by sex after a year, but there are exceptions; the safest thing is to not have sex with your fiancee (or wife) until you have been treated. Syphilis more than a year in duration usually needs 3 doses of long acting penicillin, but you will be non-infectious 24 hours after the first dose.
Answered 10/28/2022
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