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In 1883, the world was introduced to a devastating disease known as syphilis

Background imageSyphilis Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 207, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_3_18: Medical

L Assiette au Beurre, number 207, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_3_18: Medical
ICA4901730 L Assiette au Beurre, number 207, Satirique en couleurs, 1905_3_18: Medical, Pharmacy, Syphilis - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French, out of copyright

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Principaux accidents de la syphilis hereditaire sur un enfant nouveau-ne (colour litho)

Principaux accidents de la syphilis hereditaire sur un enfant nouveau-ne (colour litho)
5210428 Principaux accidents de la syphilis hereditaire sur un enfant nouveau-ne (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Accidents caracteristiques de la syphilis a la periode secondaire (colour litho)

Accidents caracteristiques de la syphilis a la periode secondaire (colour litho)
5210429 Accidents caracteristiques de la syphilis a la periode secondaire (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Philippe Ricord, 1876 (b / w photo)

Philippe Ricord, 1876 (b / w photo)
5672162 Philippe Ricord, 1876 (b/w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); (add.info.: Philippe Ricord (1800-1889), French physician

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse, 1665-67 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse, 1665-67 (oil on canvas)
3928804 Portrait of Gerard de Lairesse, 1665-67 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 112.7 x 87.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451153 Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Syphilic cluster pustules, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837

Syphilic cluster pustules, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837
CHT236067 Syphilic cluster pustules, from a book by Baron Jean Louis Alibert (1768-1837) 1838 (coloured engraving) by Tresca, Salvadore (1750-1815); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Background imageSyphilis Collection: The facial symptoms of venereal disease, from Traite Complet des Maladies

The facial symptoms of venereal disease, from Traite Complet des Maladies
CHT236066 The facial symptoms of venereal disease, from Traite Complet des Maladies Veneriennes by Philippe Ricord (1800-89) 1851 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Preparation and administration of guano-based medicines against venerian syphilis

Preparation and administration of guano-based medicines against venerian syphilis
JLJ4570973 Preparation and administration of guano-based medicines against venerian syphilis disease" Engraving of the 17th century. Paris

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron

Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745. Creator: Bernard Baron
Marriage a la Mode: pl. 3, 1745

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician

Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician and scientistand Dr. Sahachiro Hata (1873 - 1938) prominent Japanese bacteriologist, working in Frankfort laboratory

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Anti-Syphilis Ad Date: 1930

Anti-Syphilis Ad Date: 1930

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Astruc, (1684-1766), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Astruc, (1684-1766), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Astruc, (1684-1766), 1830. Jean Astruc (1684-1766) Professor of medicine in Montpellier and Paris who wrote the first great treatise on syphilis and venereal diseases

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Syphilis treatment: Treatment with ointments (mercury). From: A Malafranczos morbo gallorum preserv

Syphilis treatment: Treatment with ointments (mercury). From: A Malafranczos morbo gallorum preservatio ac Cura von B. Steber, 1497. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Inheritance (Child born with syphilis)

Inheritance (Child born with syphilis). Found in the Collection of Munch Museum, Oslo

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth

Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 3. The Inspection, c1743. The nobleman is in the house of Dr Misaubin, no 96 St Martins Lane. He threatens the quack with his cane for having prescribed pills which proved

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal Disease, 1496 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

Venereal Disease, 1496 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Venereal Disease, 1496 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Symptoms of the tertiary phase of syphilis, c19th century

Symptoms of the tertiary phase of syphilis, c19th century. A patient afflicted with sores and ulcers to the neck and face, including one which has destroyed part of the nasal cartilage

Background imageSyphilis Collection: St Dionysius praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis

St Dionysius praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Flysheet published in Regensburg. The German publication refers to it as the French disease

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century

Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Artist: Theodor de Bry
Girolamo Frascatoro, Italian physician, poet and astronomer, late 16th century. Frascatoro (c1478-1553) put forward the theory that diseases were caused by seedlike entities (germs in effect)

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving)

Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving)
XJF397638 Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: original in National Gallery)

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Man suffering from tertiary Syphilis. From Jules Rengade Le Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes

Man suffering from tertiary Syphilis. From Jules Rengade Le Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Girolamo Fracastoro - 3

Girolamo Fracastoro - 3
GIROLAMO FRACASTORO Italian physician, astronomer and poet, who wrote a poem about syphilis. (His birthdate may be 1483) Date: CIRCA 1478 - 1553

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Girolamo Fracastoro - 4

Girolamo Fracastoro - 4
GIROLAMO FRACASTORO Italian physician, astronomer and poet, who wrote a poem about syphilis. (His birthdate may be 1483) Date: CIRCA 1478 - 1553

Background imageSyphilis Collection: August Wassermann

August Wassermann
AUGUST von WASSERMANN German physician, notable for the diagnostic blood-test for syphilis named after him. Date: 1866 - 1925

Background imageSyphilis Collection: POSTER: HEALTH, c1937. Protect our youth - Join the crusade to stamp out syphilis

POSTER: HEALTH, c1937. Protect our youth - Join the crusade to stamp out syphilis. Silkscreen by Richard Halls, c1937

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Microscopic view of Syphillis

Microscopic view of Syphillis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Portrait of Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-91) (engraving) (see 254961)

Portrait of Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-91) (engraving) (see 254961)
KW102361 Portrait of Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-91) (engraving) (see 254961) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Background imageSyphilis Collection: MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient

MEDIEVAL SYPHILIS, 1497. A doctor inspects the urine sample of a female patient with syphilis while his colleague applies a salve to a similarly-infected male patient. Woodcut, 1497

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Girolamo Frascatoro (Hieronymus Fracastorius) c1478-1553. Italian physician, poet and astronomer

Girolamo Frascatoro (Hieronymus Fracastorius) c1478-1553. Italian physician, poet and astronomer. Germ theory of disease. Best remembered for work in rhyme describing Syphilis Syphilis sive morbus

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter

Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas. William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter
Marriage a la Mode: The Toilette, 1743. Oil on canvas.William Hogarth (1697-1764) English painter and printmaker. Countess entertaining in her bedroom

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Daniel Turner (1667-1741) English physician and surgeon. A pioneer in the field of dermatology

Daniel Turner (1667-1741) English physician and surgeon. A pioneer in the field of dermatology. Engraving by George Vertue for the frontispiece of Turners Syphilis (London, 1737)

Background imageSyphilis Collection: St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis

St Dionysius (Denis) praying to the Virgin and Child for help to overcome the curse of Syphilis. Early woodcut from flysheet published Regensberg

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), Colored engraving

Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), Colored engraving
Herbal, 18th century. Johann Wilhelm Weinmann (1683-1741), Phytanthoza Iconographia, 1737-1745. Plate: Gramen - Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon). Engraving

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Syphilis bacteria, artwork C016 / 8956

Syphilis bacteria, artwork C016 / 8956
Syphilis bacteria. Computer artwork of the spirochaete bacteria Treponema pallidum, which cause syphilis. Syphilis is usually sexually transmitted

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9461

Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9461
Syphilis bacteria. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Treponema pallidum spirochaete bacterium. T. pallidum is the bacteria that is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9462

Syphilis bacterium, TEM C016 / 9462
Syphilis bacteria. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Treponema pallidum spirochaete bacterium. T. pallidum is the bacteria that is responsible for the sexually transmitted infection known

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (1943) C016 / 7429

Venereal disease poster (1943) C016 / 7429
Venereal disease poster published in 1943 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (1940) C016 / 7428

Venereal disease poster (1940) C016 / 7428
Venereal disease poster published in 1940 by the US Public Health Service. The poster warns men during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster C016 / 7427

Venereal disease poster C016 / 7427
Venereal disease poster published by the US government during the Second World War warning against unsafe sex

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7425

Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7425
Venereal disease poster issued by the Canadian government during the Second World War

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7424

Venereal disease poster, 1940s C016 / 7424
Venereal disease poster issued by the Canadian government during the Second World War

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (1946) C016 / 7417

Venereal disease poster (1946) C016 / 7417
Venereal disease poster (1946) issued by the United States government warning navy personnel against unprotected sex. The sign reading Pro is thought to refer to prophylactics

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (1918-1920) C016 / 7411

Venereal disease poster (1918-1920) C016 / 7411
Venereal disease poster published between 1918 - 1920 issued by the US government. The poster is aimed at soldiers returning from the First World War

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (1942) C016 / 7396

Venereal disease poster (1942) C016 / 7396
Venereal disease poster published in 1942 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers during the Second World War against unsafe sex

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (c1918) C016 / 7412

Venereal disease poster (c1918) C016 / 7412
Venereal disease poster published around 1918 issued by the Committee on Public Information, a US government agency tasked with creating information and propaganda during the First World War

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Venereal disease poster (c1940) C016 / 2845

Venereal disease poster (c1940) C016 / 2845
Venereal disease poster published around 1940 by the US government. The poster warns soldiers against unsafe sex. Axis refers to the alliance of nations, Japan, Italy and Germany

Background imageSyphilis Collection: Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a. k. a. Naples disease )

Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a. k. a. Naples disease ), which first broke out in Spain among sailors
SYPHILIS, 17th CENTURY. Spanish soldier being treated for syphilis (a.k.a. Naples disease ), which first broke out in Spain among sailors returning from Christopher Columbus first voyage to America



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In 1883, the world was introduced to a devastating disease known as syphilis. This poster by artist Ramon Casas serves as a reminder of the impact this illness had on society. Today, we urge everyone to take action and get tested for syphilis. The microscopic image of the syphilis bacterium under a TEM microscope highlights the importance of early detection. By finding syphilis help and getting blood tests, we can prevent its spread and protect ourselves. Looking back at historical data from the 1920s in the UK population, projection slides reveal alarming statistics about syphilis prevalence, and is crucial that we learn from history and work towards eradicating this disease. Treatment methods have evolved over time, as shown in projection slides depicting how syphilis was treated in the US Navy during the same era. These advancements give hope that with proper medical care, individuals can overcome this infection. Understanding how syphilis is passed on is vital for prevention efforts. Projection slides illustrate various modes of transmission, emphasizing safe practices such as practicing protected sex and avoiding sharing needles. One particularly concerning aspect highlighted by another slide is how syphilis affects pregnancy. Expectant mothers must be aware of potential risks to their unborn child and seek appropriate medical attention to safeguard both themselves and their babies. Recognizing symptoms plays a significant role in early diagnosis. The 1920s projection slide showcases common signs like skin lesions or rashes associated with tertiary period syphilis symptoms on different parts of the body. Prompt recognition allows for timely treatment intervention. Syphilis has left an indelible mark throughout history; however, through education, awareness campaigns like these can empower individuals to take control of their health. Let us unite against this disease by spreading knowledge and encouraging regular testing - together we can combat it effectively.