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Can Syphilis Be Transmitted Through Food?

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Posted on Wed, 9 Nov 2016
Question: Can you get syphilis eating after somebody else? More specifically a airhead that someone bit off of?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Syphilis is only transmitted through sex or blood products. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. Other ways are a lot more difficult and very unlikely. In your case, there is nothing to be worried about.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and details if need be.
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Can Syphilis Be Transmitted Through Food?

Brief Answer: No! Detailed Answer: Hi, Syphilis is only transmitted through sex or blood products. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy. Other ways are a lot more difficult and very unlikely. In your case, there is nothing to be worried about. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and details if need be.