The origin, cause and treatment of syphilis from scientific and historical perspectives including the first outbreaks, myths about the disease and its impact on policies relating to human experimentation.
General Note
Includes index.
Content Note
History and lore of syphilis; Syphilis as an STD; Syphilis: the organism; Syphilis: the disease; Syphilis: cures, prevention and treatment; Syphilis: epidemiology; Syphilis in modern society; A case study in syphilis research; glossary; further reading; websites, index.