syphilis
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Congenital transmission has historically been viewed as a strong indicator of venereal syphilis, but the new findings suggest that other forms of treponemal disease may also have spread this way.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
He said congenital syphilis cases - "where infections pass directly to newborns, leading to potentially lifelong complications" - had nearly doubled from 2023 to 2024.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
And there was: There had been some progress, with oxytetracycline, OTC for short, a powerful antibiotic that is used to treat chlamydia and sometimes syphilis in humans.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
Each causes a different disease: syphilis, yaws, and bejel.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
For a similar example in humans, we have only to consider the surprising evolution of syphilis.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
