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  2. List of notable disease outbreaks in the United States

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    1924 Los Angeles pneumonic plague outbreak; 1924–1925 Minnesota smallpox epidemic; 1947 New York City smallpox outbreak; 1962-1965 rubella epidemic [2] 1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires' disease outbreak; 1976 swine flu outbreak; 1987 Carroll County cryptosporidiosis outbreak; 1990–1991 Philadelphia measles outbreak; 1993 Four Corners ...

  3. History of syphilis - Wikipedia

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    The first recorded outbreak of syphilis in Europe occurred in 1494/1495 in Naples, Italy, during a French invasion. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Because it was spread geographically by French troops returning from that campaign, the disease was known as "French disease", and it was not until 1530 that the term "syphilis" was first applied by the Italian ...

  4. Syphilis - Wikipedia

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    The first written records of an outbreak of syphilis in Europe occurred in 1495 in Naples, Italy, during a French invasion (Italian War of 1494–98). [11] [42] Since it was claimed to have been spread by French troops, it was initially called the "French disease" by the people of Naples. [103]

  5. Houston sees 128% increase in syphilis cases among women - AOL

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    Syphilis is treatable with antibiotics. However, if left untreated, it can progress through several stages and lead to a wide range of health issues. Houston sees 128% increase in syphilis cases ...

  6. Syphilis outbreak in Houston leads to 9-fold rise in babies ...

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    The Houston Health Department is responding to an outbreak of syphilis in Houston and Harris Counties. There's been a sharp increase in cases among women.

  7. Syphilis up 80% in Hamilton County, highlighting treatment ...

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    With syphilis peaking in Hamilton County and across the country, doctors point to a lack of accessible testing in the state as a barrier to treatment. Syphilis up 80% in Hamilton County ...

  8. List of epidemics and pandemics - Wikipedia

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    1759 North America measles outbreak 1759 North America Measles: Unknown [109] 1760 Charleston smallpox epidemic 1760 Charleston, British North America: Smallpox: 730–940 [110] [111] 1762 Havana yellow fever epidemic 1762 Havana, Cuba: Yellow fever: 8,000 [106] 1763 Pittsburgh area smallpox outbreak 1763 North America, present-day Pittsburgh ...

  9. Cases of syphilis hit dangerous record high, CDC says ... - AOL

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    Cases of syphilis have hit record high numbers following a five-year trend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. A report published Jan. 30 examined the total cases of three ...