Should I be concerned about Syph from unprot Oral?

[jofro]

I read that syphillis can happen without visible symptoms. I do not remember having a rash or having that chancre sore but I have recieved unprotected oral from other men in the past. Is Syphilis something I should worry about? Would the chancre sore be noticable on a penis?  I read that in some areas this is making a huge comeback. I live in Mass.

[auntiejessi]

Yes, everyone who gets syphilis will get symptoms.

That's not really a lot, though.

OK I found a different stat - according to http://www.mass.gov/Eeohhs2/docs/dph/cdc/aids/annual_std_hiv_incidence.pdf,  there were 218 cases of syphilis in 2006 in mass.  

That might seem like a lot, but there were 15,276 cases of chlamydia, and 2431 of gonorrhea.  Comparitively, 218 is nothing, huh?

Just get tested and put your mind at ease.

Aj

[jofro]

yeah, i should and i will. i just wanted to know if it is something i should really be concerned with. im guessing 124 is a lot? ugh. im such a moron. i should have known better. in males who get it, do they usually show symptoms?

[auntiejessi]

Hi there -

I'm glad you told me where you live.  Yes, syphilis is making a comeback, but its relative.  In 2006, the latest year I could find stats for, there were 124 cases reported in Mass.

You could get it from oral sex, but syphilis is really easily tested for with a blood test, so why not test and find out?

Aj