Is secondary syphilis contagious

summary

In the comprehensive physical examination a week ago, I accidentally found that I had syphilis, but I didn't find it at all. Fortunately, the doctor told me that my symptoms were mild. In order to prevent this situation, I'd like to introduce the infectivity of secondary syphilis.

Is secondary syphilis contagious

First: syphilis transmission is mainly through sexual transmission, mother to child vertical transmission, blood transmission, healthy people have damaged wounds, contact with syphilis patients contaminated clothes, bedding, excrement, etc. are likely to be infected, like you only sleep together for one night, as long as there is no problem in the above transmission routes.

Second: it's better not to eat, live and sleep with strangers. At present, he has used your articles that he contacted when he was with you. It's better to replace them or disinfect them strictly. This can also eliminate psychological doubts. It also plays a preventive role.

Third: the best test time for syphilis is about 3 weeks in high-risk behavior. If the test results are negative, there is no infection. Syphilis detection time is not long, patients need to wait patiently. If you have high-risk contact, you should go to the hospital for examination, and the diagnosis should be checked and treated in time.

matters needing attention

After the treatment of early syphilis, the patients should be followed up regularly for 2-3 years, every 3 months in the first year, every 6 months in the second year, and at the end of the third year. If everything is normal, the observation can be stopped.