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Syphilis contagiousness
Hi,
Diagnosed with syphilis in the primary stage. I know that one is not contagious within 24 hours of receiving a penicillin shot, however that's not an option where I live. I am currently taking oral medication (500mg, 3x/day of Ampicillin, NOT penicillin). Am I contagious the entire time I am taking the oral medication, or will the effects be similar to a penicillin shot?
Thank you!
Diagnosed with syphilis in the primary stage. I know that one is not contagious within 24 hours of receiving a penicillin shot, however that's not an option where I live. I am currently taking oral medication (500mg, 3x/day of Ampicillin, NOT penicillin). Am I contagious the entire time I am taking the oral medication, or will the effects be similar to a penicillin shot?
Thank you!
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
