Post Date November, 16 2024
Erya Traditional Chinese Medicine Master wrote about the myths and prevention methods of syphilis. You must be aware of the transmission routes of syphilis and AIDS. Have you ever thought that syphilis can be transmitted through shaking hands? Knowing the mode of transmission in advance can effectively prevent the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases.
The author of this article is Lin Jiaqian, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner
Q1: May I ask what is the most common route of transmission for syphilis?
The main transmission route of syphilis is through sexual transmission, which can also be transmitted through blood transfusions. If the wound comes into direct contact with the semen, blood, vaginal secretions, or other mucosal secretions, bodily fluids, and other secretions of an infected patient, it may also be infected. Other methods such as blood transmission: transmission through blood transfusions, sharing needles, needles, etc.
Vertical infection between mother and child: Without proper treatment in the early stages of pregnancy, it can be transmitted to the fetus through the placenta, causing congenital syphilis in newborns, and even leading to stillbirth or death in severe cases. (Recommended reading: Can Babbittian gland cysts be eradicated? Doctors will teach you the treatment and prevention of private swelling and pain.)
Q2. Are there any ways to prevent infection?
a. Syphilis serum testing is included as a routine screening item in sexually transmitted disease clinics and prenatal examinations. If pregnant women have suspicious high-risk factors, blood tests should be conducted once in the early and late stages of pregnancy, and even serum screening should be conducted during labor to effectively prevent the occurrence of congenital syphilis.
b. Avoid multiple sexual partners or engaging in sexual activity with objects with unknown sexual history. Promote correct personal prevention methods. For example, if you have sex, please use condoms correctly throughout the whole process. If you need to use lubricants, you should use water-based lubricants. Do not use oily lubricants such as baby oil and lotion to avoid damaging the condom materials.
c. If you have any discomfort symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately and use friendly STD clinics to recommend physicians for early diagnosis and effective treatment.
The above preventive measures for syphilis are also applicable to various other sexually transmitted infections.
Q3. I have heard of soaking in hot springs or taking a car hotel bath with cauliflower. Is it possible for syphilis to be infected due to public bathing and unclean conditions?
The main transmission route of syphilis is through sexual intercourse, which can also be transmitted through blood transfusions or direct contact with infected patients' semen, blood, vaginal secretions, or other mucosal secretions, bodily fluids, and other secretions through wounds.
Treponema pallidum is anaerobic, difficult to survive outside the body, and extremely sensitive to dryness. Therefore, the possibility of indirect transmission through various utensils is extremely low. (Recommended reading: Can wearing a condom still infect people? Seven questions about syphilis that you also want to ask)
