History 2812E Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Sexually Transmitted Infection, Nonvenereal Endemic Syphilis, Syphilis
13 Dec 2017
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Between eurasia and the americas: columbus" voyages initiated the movement of assortments of animals, insects, and parasitic microorganisms. Newly recognized diseases in europe: late 15th century brought diseases to europe that had not previously affected its peoples. Guaiacum and mercury were used for this purpose: guaiacum one of the hardest woods on earth originating out of the west indies and. Pieces were hung in churches to be objects of veneration. If the disease was american, god always paired diseases and remedies, an american disease would have an american remedy: the wood was ground to a powder then boiled in water and then drank. Russia, francis i of france) have been interpreted by the supposed syphilis infection. If this was true then disease and important causal agent in human history as a whole. Enzootic among small mammals and carried to people by insects. A new strain invaded england and attacked those who most came into contact with insects (active, young males)
