Syphilis, a bacterial infection, isnt typically transmitted by kissing. Its more commonly spread through oral, anal, or genital sex. But syphilis can cause sores in your mouth that can transmit the bacteria to someone else.

Can syphilis be passed through kissing?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can also be spread through kissing if your partner is experiencing open sores or a skin rash. The best way to avoid contracting this STD is to use protection and to avoid sexual contact with anyone who may be experiencing the symptoms.

What are the chances of catching syphilis?

Syphilis is contagious whenever an open sore or skin rash is present. The risk of being infected with syphilis from a single sexual encounter with an infected partner is approximately 3% to 10%.

Can you get syphilis from a hug?

Syphilis isnt spread through casual contact, so you CANT get it from sharing food or drinks, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, sharing towels, or sitting on toilet seats.

Can you be exposed to syphilis and not get it?

You can have syphilis even if you dont notice any symptoms. The first symptom is a painless, round, and red sore that can appear anywhere youve had sex. You can pass syphilis to others without knowing it. Washing the genitals, urinating, or douching after sex will not prevent syphilis.

Can syphilis come back?

Can I get syphilis again? Having syphilis once does not protect you from getting it again. Even after youve been successfully treated, you can still be re-infected. Only laboratory tests can confirm whether you have syphilis.