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Syphilis is said to be transmitted sexually, via contact with an infected sore. if that's the case, why is the blood supply screened for syphilis?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Transfusion syphilis: Treponema pallidum which causes is syphilis is a recognised risk of blood transfusion. Organisms from an infected blood donor can infect blood recipient, hence all blood is screened for syphilis.

Answered 6/14/2013

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