Dermatol. praxi. 2012;6(3):136-137

Syphilis yesterday and today

doc.MUDr.Ivana Kuklová, CSc.
Dermatovenerologická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha

The first epidemic of syphilis occurred in Europe in the late 15th century, it was a highly virulent infection with a lethal outcome. This

paper deals with the origin of syphilis on European soil, and the changing epidemiological context of this mysterious and as yet not

fully explored the disease.

Keywords: syphilis, history, presence, epidemiology

Published: November 1, 2012  Show citation

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