New strain of syphilis discovered.

The newly discovered strain of syphilis is a mutation of the bacteria that attacked Europe in the 18th century and is resistant to antibiotics.

According to News, the new strain of syphilis is called...SS14-Ω. On the sheetIn Nature Microbiology, scientists from the University of Zurich (Switzerland) analyzed the DNA ofSS14-Ω and discovered its capabilitiesResistance to the antibiotic azithromycin is due to a long mutational process. Evidence suggestsSS14-Ω developed fromThis type of bacteria attacked Europe in the 1700s.

However, experts onSanjaya Senanayake, a specialist in infectious diseases at the University of Australia, believes the community should not be overly fearful of the new strain of syphilis."The leading antibiotic for treating syphilis remains penicillin," he said. "Penicillin resistance has not yet emerged, so we don't need to worry too much."

The spirochete bacteria that causes syphilis. Photo: News.

Its exact origins are unclear, but syphilis is recorded in documents dating back to 1495. The disease quickly spread throughout Europe, causing a global pandemic. It is estimated that around 10 million people worldwide contract syphilis each year, and this number is trending upwards.

Syphilis symptoms are often difficult to detect, so patients frequently overlook them. If left untreated, syphilis can easily cause complications affecting the heart, aorta, brain, eyes, and bones, and can even lead to death. Ideally, to ensure good health, individuals should be cautious, and those who are sexually active should undergo regular checkups.

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