Some lesser-known facts on the early history of syphilis in Europe.

At the end of the 15th century, an epidemic outbreak occurred in Europe for which the cause was previously unknown. Clinical findings included numerous ulcerations and condylomas as well as disorders of the cardiovascular and neurologic systems. The disease, which had many names at the time and killed about 5 million people on the European continent, is referred to as syphilis in today's medical terminology.The epidemiology of syphilis is complex and represents an important issue, not only historically but also scientifically, in the development of medicine.

Source: Clinics in Dermatology - December 21, 2023 Category: Dermatology Authors: Andrzej Grzybowski, Katarzyna Pawlikowska – Łagód Source Type: research