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Can you get syphilis from kissing someone who has been treated for syphilis?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Answered 1/26/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If saliva is exchanged and the person has mouth sores-yes. Otherwise the chances are near0but not 0

Answered 1/26/2023

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A member asked:

Can you get syphilis from kissing someone who has been treated for syphilis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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