STD Common – Syphilis
July 22nd 2007 01:30
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Syphilis is caused by a germ called a spirochete. This organism can die quickly if it is not in a warm, moist environment. It can only be transmitted from one moist area to another. It is most commonly contracted through intercourse or genital contact. Upon getting this infection, one will initially see a chancre (shanker) sore within ten days to three months of becoming infected. The standard treatment of Syphilis is penicillin, unless it has become antibiotic-resistant. (Pregnancy Center East)
The first well-recorded outbreak of what we know as syphilis occurred in 1494 when it broke out among German troops besieging Naples. From this centre, the disease swept across Europe. As Jared Diamond describes it, "when syphilis was first definitely recorded in Europe in 1495, its pustules often covered the body from the head to the knees, caused flesh to fall from people's faces, and led to death within a few months." In addition, the disease was more frequently fatal than it is today. Diamond concludes that, "by 1546, the disease had evolved into the disease with the symptoms so well known to us today."
Syphilis has had many names. It was called "Great pox" in the 16th century to distinguish it from smallpox. In its early stages, the Great pox produced a rash similar to smallpox (also known as variola). However, the name is misleading, as smallpox was a far more deadly disease. The terms "lues" and "Cupid's Disease" have also been used to refer to syphilis. In Scotland, Syphilis was referred to as the Grandgore. Because of the outbreak in the French army, it was first called morbus gallicus, or the French disease. (wikipedia)
spirochete germ
Syphilis is caused by a germ called a spirochete. This organism can die quickly if it is not in a warm, moist environment. It can only be transmitted from one moist area to another. It is most commonly contracted through intercourse or genital contact. Upon getting this infection, one will initially see a chancre (shanker) sore within ten days to three months of becoming infected. The standard treatment of Syphilis is penicillin, unless it has become antibiotic-resistant. (Pregnancy Center East)
The first well-recorded outbreak of what we know as syphilis occurred in 1494 when it broke out among German troops besieging Naples. From this centre, the disease swept across Europe. As Jared Diamond describes it, "when syphilis was first definitely recorded in Europe in 1495, its pustules often covered the body from the head to the knees, caused flesh to fall from people's faces, and led to death within a few months." In addition, the disease was more frequently fatal than it is today. Diamond concludes that, "by 1546, the disease had evolved into the disease with the symptoms so well known to us today."
Syphilis has had many names. It was called "Great pox" in the 16th century to distinguish it from smallpox. In its early stages, the Great pox produced a rash similar to smallpox (also known as variola). However, the name is misleading, as smallpox was a far more deadly disease. The terms "lues" and "Cupid's Disease" have also been used to refer to syphilis. In Scotland, Syphilis was referred to as the Grandgore. Because of the outbreak in the French army, it was first called morbus gallicus, or the French disease. (wikipedia)
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