Syphilis can be contracted through direct contact with syphilitic sores, sharing personal items like razors or toothbrushes, or vertical transmission from mother to child during pregnancy. There are many ways to catch syphilis apart from sex Understanding the mode of transmission makes you aware of the preventive measures you can take. This includes situations like kissing someone with an oral sore or touching an active sore without protection. Can you get syphilis without having sex Yes, syphilis can be contracted without direct sexual contact, although this is less common
Sexually active people can get syphilis through vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom with a partner who has syphilis If you are sexually active, have an honest and open talk with your healthcare provider. Syphilis spreads from person to person through direct contact with these sores It also can be passed to a baby during pregnancy and childbirth and sometimes through breastfeeding After the infection happens, syphilis bacteria can stay in the body for many years without causing symptoms But the infection can become active again.
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