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While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that ''T. pallidum'' readily crosses intact [[mucosa]] and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex [[condom]] can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.[http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm#protect] | While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that ''T. pallidum'' readily crosses intact [[mucosa]] and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex [[condom]] can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.[http://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm#protect] | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 14 March 2012
While abstinence from intimate physical contact with an infected person is very effective at reducing the transmission of syphilis, it should be noted that T. pallidum readily crosses intact mucosa and cut skin, including areas not covered by a condom. Proper and consistent use of a latex condom can reduce, but not eliminate, the spread of syphilis.[1]