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Study Confirms: Syphilis Was Active in The Americas Long Before Columbus
It seems syphilis became more virulent at some point before Columbus arrived – and then at the end of the 15th century, as ...
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Ancient DNA Offers Crucial Hints to the Origin of Syphilis, a Decades-Long Mystery That Has Divided Scientists
Researchers found evidence that early versions of syphilis-causing bacteria existed in the Americas long before the arrival ...
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What To Know About the Treatment and Diagnosis of Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. There are four stages of syphilis. The infection is ...
Columbus did not take syphilis to the Americas – he brought it back to Europe
When a mysterious flesh-rotting disease broke out in Europe in 1495, two years after Christopher Columbus returned from the ...
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Study Reveals That Syphilis Originated in the Americas Before Columbus Arrived
A recent study has provided significant evidence about the origin of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease.
Unravelling the mystery of syphilis: The disease that links continents
As the world confronts a renewed battle against syphilis, understanding its history and prevention remains critical. With ...
800 Million People Living With STIs, Researchers Say
Twenty percent of under-50s worldwide are infected with genital herpes, with 42 million new cases being recorded in 2020 alone.
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Preventing sexually transmitted infection globally
End avoidable harm by tackling stigma and integrating services Despite decades of advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment worldwide, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a major ...