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It is the second infectious disease that causes the most deaths worldwide, only behind Covid-19. However, the prevailing perception in wealthy countries is that it is a disease of the past, while it remains a harsh reality in low-income countries. The road to eradication is rocky, due to disruptions from the pandemic and bacterial resistance to treatments. We review the history of this disease, one of the oldest in the world.
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