Syphilis vaccine candidate: University of Victoria microbiologist awarded patent
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University of Victoria microbiologist Caroline Cameron has been awarded a patent for a potential vaccine candidate against syphilis. While the bacterial disease dates back to at least 1495 and is treatable with antibiotics, its highly infectious nature makes it an enduring health issue. Worldwide, there are an estimated 11 million cases of syphilis each year, ["]
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