Syphilis in sub-Saharan Africa
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title:
Syphilis in sub-Saharan Africa
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Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection, is a major danger to public health, particularly in developing countries, including those in sub-Saharan Africa. The disease, whose origin is contested amongst researchers, arrived in Africa no later than the 16th century. Since then, it has spread to individuals across the continent. It heavily affects pregnant women, who can end up miscarrying or giving birth to a child already infected. Its relationship with factors such as circumcision, education,
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syphilis_in_sub-Saharan_Africa
date created:
2022-11-06T07:30:45Z
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2024-08-29T05:44:50Z
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