Syphilis: Did Christopher Columbus bring the STD to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
Syphilis likely originated in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Columbus's sailors after their interactions with indigenous populations.
Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STD to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
Syphilis may have originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago, contradicting the belief that it was exclusively a European disease introduced after Columbus's voyages.
Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STI to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
The recent research supports the Columbian hypothesis, suggesting syphilis actually originated in the Americas before Columbus's voyages.
Syphilis: Did Christopher Columbus bring the STD to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
Syphilis likely originated in the Americas and was brought to Europe by Columbus's sailors after their interactions with indigenous populations.
Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STD to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
Syphilis may have originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago, contradicting the belief that it was exclusively a European disease introduced after Columbus's voyages.
Syphilis: Did Columbus bring the STI to Europe? DW 12/18/2024
The recent research supports the Columbian hypothesis, suggesting syphilis actually originated in the Americas before Columbus's voyages.
Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says
The number of syphilis cases in the U.S. has increased by nearly 80% between 2018 and 2022, with rates increasing among all age groups and regions.
Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by syphilis due to social inequities and health inequalities.
Ancient DNA suggests syphilis originated in Americas before ravaging Europe
Syphilis may have originated in the Americas, contradicting prior theories of its arrival from Europe. This has crucial implications for understanding public health today.
New Test for Syphilis Can Be Done in the Privacy of Your Home
The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter at-home syphilis test to combat a national surge in STIs.
At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off
Rates of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. are showing early signs of decline after decades of increases.
Push to improve syphilis testing in US as disease makes dramatic comeback
Syphilis cases have dramatically increased in the US, requiring urgent action to modernize testing and treatment.
FDA authorizes first over-the-counter syphilis test to use at home
The FDA has approved an over-the-counter home test for syphilis to combat rising infection rates in the U.S.
Syphilis cases rise to their highest levels since the 1950s, CDC says
The number of syphilis cases in the U.S. has increased by nearly 80% between 2018 and 2022, with rates increasing among all age groups and regions.
Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately affected by syphilis due to social inequities and health inequalities.
Ancient DNA suggests syphilis originated in Americas before ravaging Europe
Syphilis may have originated in the Americas, contradicting prior theories of its arrival from Europe. This has crucial implications for understanding public health today.
New Test for Syphilis Can Be Done in the Privacy of Your Home
The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter at-home syphilis test to combat a national surge in STIs.
At Long Last, the Surge in S.T.I.s May Be Leveling Off
Rates of sexually transmitted infections in the U.S. are showing early signs of decline after decades of increases.
Push to improve syphilis testing in US as disease makes dramatic comeback
Syphilis cases have dramatically increased in the US, requiring urgent action to modernize testing and treatment.
FDA authorizes first over-the-counter syphilis test to use at home
The FDA has approved an over-the-counter home test for syphilis to combat rising infection rates in the U.S.