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Penicillin kills the bacterium and prevents further damage. It will not repair any damage already done. In general:
People who are allergic to penicillin can either be desensitized or can be given alternate antibiotics, such as:
If you have syphilis, avoid sexual relations until treatment is complete and the infection is cleared up. All sex partners should be notified. They will need to get treated as well.