several questions about syphilis

[worry333]

I just got diagnosed with syphilis. I am 30y old. I have a pregnant wife and a 2y old girl. I have no idea when I got it and how. Im looking for answers but cant find them all.  Maybe u can help?

Q1: Does my wife need to be checked?
Q2: Does my kid need to be checked?
Q3: Can I kiss my wife or kid?
Q4: Is our baby in danger?
Q5: How long does it take to be cured?
Q6: How long could i have get it?

Pleas help me out...thanks.

[worry333]

Thank you for your time and advice.
Nice to know people care.

[worry333]

Thanks for the good advice.
Nice to know people care.

[worry333]

Thanks HowardH it's nice to know people care.

[worry333]

Thank u guys so much for the good advice.
its nice to know people care.

[HowardH]

Sorry, didn't mean to send.

Do not look to this forum or any other online source, or only your GP.  The management of all concerned -- you, your wife and your child -- is potentially complex and requires care by experts.

[HowardH]

The bottom line is that this must be professionally managed by a genuine expert, such as an infectious diseases or STD expert. Do not l

[Kev1234]

Unfortunately Syphilis after the primary and secondary stages can lie dormant in the body for an undetermined amount of years. Consider your sexual encounters and maybe you can get an idea of when you acquired it. Unfortunately there is no way to really determine when the infection occurred. My advice would be to get your entire family tested and see an infectious disease specialist. Your doctor will determine treatment for you, but mostly likely it will be three weekly shots of penicillin and then you will be tested in 6 months to see where you stand. Pending upon how long you have had the infection, it may require more treatment. I recently just finished being treated for Syphilis and I do not know how long I could have had it as well. My advise is to be honest with your wife and look ahead and work with your doctor. There is really no use for you personally to dwell on when you could have gotten it.

Try and stay calm :)

[Vance2335]

1. Yes
2. Probably
3. Yes
4. Maybe
5. Weeks most of the time
6. ????

You, wife and daughter need to see a Dr for treatment and testing.