“Can Kissing Transmit Syphilis? Risks and Prevention Methods”

CNN Indonesia

Sunday, May 14 2023 21:30 WIB

Jakarta, CNNIndonesia —

Kiss so one of the most frequent physical contact between lovers. However, whether kissing can transmit disease syphilis?

It turns out that syphilis can also be transmitted by kissing, although the risk is relatively low. But that doesn’t mean kissing isn’t completely free from the risk of infection with this disease.

For information, syphilis is a form of sexually transmitted disease (STD), namely a bacterial or viral infection that is usually spread through sexual contact. It’s just that in terms of STD transmission, some sexual activities, such as kissing, are considered to have a lower risk than other activities.

Syphilis is usually not transmitted by kissing. Launch Healthline, syphilis is more often spread through sexual activity such as oral, anal, or genital sex. However, syphilis can cause sores in the mouth that can transmit the bacteria to other people.

French kissing which includes kissing activities by touching the tongue can also increase the risk of syphilis infection. This is because there is more potential to come into contact with the virus this way.

In some cases, a person can catch syphilis by simply kissing someone who has a syphilis sore or chancroid in the mouth. These sores can also infect the vagina, penis, anus, or scrotum.

Copying Medical News Today, These sores are usually hard, round, and painless, and can heal within 3-6 weeks.

Over time, people with syphilis infection may notice a reddish-brown rash developing on the palms, soles, or sometimes both. Because this rash does not itch, sufferers may not notice it right away.

Even though these wounds are painless, the chance of infecting others is very high. This means that the person should seek help immediately before engaging in any sexual activity.

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