Syphilis
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healthSTIs Hit Record Highs Across Europe, ECDC Reports
Syphilis and gonorrhoea reach historic levels in Europe, with congenital syphilis nearly doubling in 2024.
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healthAncient Teeth Reveal Syphilis-Like Disease in 4,000-Year-Old Vietnam Children
Archaeological evidence from Vietnam challenges the theory that syphilis originated in the Americas, suggesting the disease may be much older.
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healthDenmark Achieves Historic EU Milestone: Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV and Syphilis Transmission
Denmark becomes the first EU nation certified by WHO for eradicating mother-to-child HIV and syphilis transmission, a major public health victory.
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healthWHO Unveils Global Handbook to Combat Surging STIs
The World Health Organization releases a unified operational guide to strengthen global sexually transmitted infection prevention amidst rising infection rates and fragmented health systems.