Mystery of Origin of Syphilis Revealed

Abstract

Syphilis is one of the oldest diseases known to humans. Its history is as old as history of humans. Syphilis affects sexually active people (15-65 years). Society has laid golden rules for humans. When they get sexually matured, family members arrange marriage, they can have sexual satisfaction, and also can continue their progeny. Society expects them to follow “Monogamy and Monoandry”. If humans ignore the golden rule of monogamy and monoandry, and indulge in indiscriminate sexual activity, they suffer from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Syphilis has been the commonest STDs, troubling humans since ages. On literature search regarding its origin, it can be said that history of syphilis is mysterious. Three important theories explain the origin of syphilis and they are- 1) Columbus theory, 2) Hudson theory, and 3) European universal theory