Syphilis

Prehistoric children’s remains show syphilis-like disease spread through ancient Vietnam - study

Researchers have for decades believed that of these diseases, only syphilis could be transmitted congenitally, lending to the assumption that syphilis began with Christopher Columbus’ journeys.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Dr. Melandri Vlok and Ms. Minh Tran conducting radiographic analysis on child skeletons from Man Bac, April 11, 2026.
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Oldest trace of Syphilis-linked DNA from 5,500-year-old bone shows disease came from Americas

Ancient DNA from a 5,500-year-old skeleton in Colombia reveals the oldest genome of "Treponema pallidum" yet, sharpening evidence that treponemal diseases predate European contact.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Thank you, Columbus! Study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas. Replica of the Santa Maria inside the West Edmonton Mall.

Syphilis Origin: New evidence links syphilis to the Americas, spreading to Europe post-Columbus

A new study published in the journal Nature provides compelling evidence that syphilis originated in the Americas and spread globally through European colonization.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Israel sees alarming rise in syphilis infection rates - Health Ministry

Head of Belinson Hospital's dermatology and venereal diseases department expresses concern over growing number of cases.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Syphilis: What you need to know about this serious disease - explainer

Syphilis is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, and is particularly dangerous for unborn children. As cases rise, here is what you need to know.

JANUARY 21, 2024ByDR. ITAY GAL
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