Question

Through which of the following ways can syphilis be transmitted?

• A. Infected mother to child
• B. Non-sexual contact with syphilis sore
• C. Sneezing and coughing
• D. Coitus

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Coitus

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease which spreads through sexual intercourse (coitus) with an infected person. It may also spread through non sexual contact and may spread via contact with a syphilis sore in an infected individual. It can also pass on to the child from an infected pregnant mother causing congenital defects and even intrauterine death or stillbirth.