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Dear dr, is it possible to transmit syphilis through a kiss on the lips with no sores present, or through saliva (not deep kissing) sharing drinks etc or on the lips from a peck? would the contact have to be direct with sore?

Q: dear dr, is it possible to transmit syphilis through a kiss on the lips with no sores present, or through saliva (not deep kissing) sharing drinks etc or on the lips from a peck? would the contact have to be direct with sore?

: Even prolonged sexual kissing rarely transmits syphilis. These sorts of contact are risk free.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Even prolonged sexual kissing rarely transmits syphilis. These sorts of contact are risk free.

Answered 7/25/2023

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Transmission in this way- witout an open wound/ sore is next to 0

Answered 7/25/2023

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A member asked:

Dear dr, is it possible to transmit syphilis through a kiss on the lips with no sores present, or through saliva (not deep kissing) sharing drinks etc or on the lips from a peck? would the contact have to be direct with sore?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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