This paper presents a detailed examination of the topic of
syphilis. The writer explores the history, symptoms and psychosocial
aspect of the disease as well as what treatments are available. The writer examines one epidemic from history to detail the way syphilis affected society at the time compared to how it affects society today. Syphilis is one of the oldest
sexually transmitted diseases in the world. The disease is difficult because the beginning stages are not always noticeable or bothersome enough for someone to seek medical attention.