syphilis

What's Going on With Americans and Syphilis?

Wed, 01/31/2024 - 12:22

The U.S. has a big syphilis problem on its hands. New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that reported cases of the sexually transmitted infection once again climbed in 2022, reaching a total not seen in over 70 years. In slightly better news, reported cases of gonorrhea have taken a slight…

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Ancient human DNA suggests Columbus may not have brought syphilis to Europe after all

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:36

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a picture shows ancient bones in situ in gravelly soil. The skeleton's shins are folded back against the person's chest. — Ancient remains dating back around 2,000 years suggest a cousin of syphilis spread around South America then, but not the sexually transmitted kind.
Dr. Jose Filippini

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Doctors are now prescribing doxy-PEP, a morning-after pill that helps prevent STIs like gonorrhea, chlamydia, or syphilis

Sat, 10/21/2023 - 08:57