The History of Syphilis: From Columbus to Present Day

The History of Syphilis: From Columbus to Present Day

The history of syphilis dates back thousands of years. But although syphilis is one of the world’s oldest diseases, it’s still a concern in today’s modern times. In fact, England reported more syphilis cases in 2017 than any...
3 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Syphilis

3 Warning Signs and Symptoms of Syphilis

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that’s usually transmitted via sexual contact. Syphilis begins in the form of a painless sore, usually on the mouth, rectum, or genitals. The disease spreads from person to person through mucous membrane or skin contact with...
Syphilis History: Origins and Timeline From Columbus to the Present

Why Can Syphilis Be Cultured? Your Complete Guide

You might be wondering: why can syphilis be cultured? If that’s the case, here’s your complete guide. Click here for more! Syphilis is estimated to affect around 0.5% of the global population. That’s 385 million people who have to deal with...
Syphilis Treatment: How to Combat the Increasing Levels of Syphilis

Syphilis Treatment: How to Combat the Increasing Levels of Syphilis

Syphilis is one of the three most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Between 2017 and 2018, there were more than 115,000 cases. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. Treatments are available...