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Accidently touched a SYPHILIS baby..
Hello doctor, I am a nurse. I work in the SNCU ward. Yesterday a newborn baby come to our ward whose SYPHILIS detected. Accidently I touched to newborn with bare handed for measure the weight. Now my worry is whether the disease is spread to me...Thank You...
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No problem...it won't cause.. for detailed information do online consultation
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Syphilis doesnt spread by touch
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Dr. S Deepika
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Chennai
Did u touch over the lesion or just the baby?..
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Dr Hitesh Viradiya
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Surat
Don’t worry it’s not spreaded by touch
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.,
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