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Can Syphilis Be Contracted Through Kissing?
Question: A little under a month ago I open mouth kissed a prostitute, since then I have been getting some small sores on my tongue that have made me nervous about syphilis. They have all been in areas where inflamed taste buds occur. About three days ago I noticed one on the bottom of my tongue. Although it looks like a canker it does not hurt like one. What is it? I have attached a picture
Brief Answer:
Appears to be fungal lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
There are various causes of painless ulcer. Most of these ulcers generally go away by themselves. In your case it appears to be fungal lesion. I would suggest you to use chlorhexidine over-the-counter mouthwash that help to kill any micro-organisms causing mouth infections. But yes I would suggest you to get swab or scrapping to evaluate for fungal elements as it could be simple candidiasis. In that case oral fluconazole will be beneficial. Take multivitamins and calcium supplements. I would suggest you to get VDRL. I assume there was no unprotected intercourse so HIV testing is not required. Avoid spicy food and use soft bristles brush. Avoid trauma to the lesion. You can visit a dermatologist. Maintain oral hygiene.
Hope I answered your query.
Rating and review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
Appears to be fungal lesion.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.
There are various causes of painless ulcer. Most of these ulcers generally go away by themselves. In your case it appears to be fungal lesion. I would suggest you to use chlorhexidine over-the-counter mouthwash that help to kill any micro-organisms causing mouth infections. But yes I would suggest you to get swab or scrapping to evaluate for fungal elements as it could be simple candidiasis. In that case oral fluconazole will be beneficial. Take multivitamins and calcium supplements. I would suggest you to get VDRL. I assume there was no unprotected intercourse so HIV testing is not required. Avoid spicy food and use soft bristles brush. Avoid trauma to the lesion. You can visit a dermatologist. Maintain oral hygiene.
Hope I answered your query.
Rating and review will be appreciated
Dr Sheetal Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
The current picture is quite suggestive of apthous ulcer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes the current picture is very much suggestive of apthous ulcer. The clarity of picture earlier was not too clear. Maintain the oral hygiene, chlorhexidine mouthwash and capsule neurobion forte for one week. Avoid spicy food and stress.
Take care
The current picture is quite suggestive of apthous ulcer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes the current picture is very much suggestive of apthous ulcer. The clarity of picture earlier was not too clear. Maintain the oral hygiene, chlorhexidine mouthwash and capsule neurobion forte for one week. Avoid spicy food and stress.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
With that I'm assuming vdrl or rpr is not needed?
Brief Answer:
Yes no need to take the test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes there is no need to take VDRL test.
Take care
Yes no need to take the test.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Yes there is no need to take VDRL test.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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