Syphilis Risk?

[Bob2022]

Hello.  A couple of weeks ago I recently engaged in very brief (30 seconds) receptive oral sex from another male.  I had a condom on throughout.  The only other contact was me briefly (15 seconds) licking his testicles and the skin just behind them. Tip of tongue only. Can this activity transmit syphilis to my mouth?  Two days ago I did notice a small cut inside my lower tip and my dentist (teeth cleaning) said it looked like I had bitten it.  It is healing up already.  What sort of sore and its evolution would I notice in the mouth if syphilis was indeed possible in this scenario?  How long would it last before healing up?  Thank you!

[auntiejessi]

We have answered this question from you a few times already. Only if your partner had a sore would you be at risk, and if you got it, the sore would be at the place the infection entered your body, on your tongue.

I'm certain your dentist has seen syphilis sores before, and wouldn't confuse it with a lip bite.

[Bob2022]

Sorry for what appears to be a redundant question, but I was concerned about the lesion that arose. The comment that any sore would be on my tongue in this instance is reassuring.  I did not know that indirect contact is benign. I am now comfortable that I can continue relations with my partner.  Do you agree?  

[auntiejessi]

Yes, I agree. The other person had no sores, it was really brief, protected contact, and syphilis is uncommon.

I think you're safe to continue with your regular partner. :)