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syphilis from kiss and suck nipple

hi doctor. im from mainland china.  i want to konw is that syphilis can transmit from kiss and suck nipple. because i have done this two thing with a prostitute 3days ago, but no any sex behavior.   some chinese dr said: syphilis first may transmit by kiss ,if her have the syphilis. so please help me.
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thanks !
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It is possible but very unlikely. You must come into direct contact with a syphilis sore for transmission and having it in the mouth is rare and then even comeing into contact with it poses only about a 50% risk.

Is it something you need to worry about...No.
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