#syphilis

#syphilis

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.

The recent research supports the Columbian hypothesis, suggesting syphilis actually originated in the Americas before Columbus's voyages.

Syphilis may have originated in the Americas, contradicting prior theories of its arrival from Europe. This has crucial implications for understanding public health today.

The FDA authorized the first over-the-counter at-home syphilis test to combat a national surge in STIs.

The U.S. syphilis epidemic is showing signs of significant improvement with a 10% decrease in cases last year.