The origin of syphilis-still controversial?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by spiral-shaped bacterium, Treponema pallidum The disease has been known under many names during history, and has had a prominent role in history and literature for the last several hundred years. Since its recognition in 15th-century Europe as a ne...

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Main Authors: Marinković Živorad, Đukić Slobodanka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Association of medical doctors Sanamed Novi Pazar 2012-01-01
Series:Sanamed
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Online Access:http://www.sanamed.rs/sanamed_pdf/sanamed_7_2/THE_ORIGIN_OF_SYPHILIS.pdf