Which of the following occurred in the infamous Tuskegee syphilis study?

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In the Tuskegee syphilis study, research participants were denied treatment for their syphilis. The study was conducted between 1932 and 1972 in Alabama, USA by the U.S. Public Health Service, and aimed to observe the natural progression of untreated syphilis in African American men. The study did not inform the participants of their diagnosis or provide them with appropriate treatment, even after penicillin became widely available as an effective cure for syphilis. This unethical study led to significant harm to the participants' health and well-being and had long-lasting effects on the African American community's trust in medical research.

Which of the Following Occurred in the Infamous Tuskegee Syphilis