By __________ in Europe, the syphilis bacterium mutated into venereal syphilis, and it became a major killer during the Renaissance.

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In 1493, Christopher Columbus and his crew returned to Europe from the Americas, bringing with them syphilis, which was first recorded in Europe in that same year. The syphilis bacterium then mutated into venereal syphilis, which became a major killer during the Renaissance.

By __________ in Europe, the Syphilis Bacterium Mutated into Venereal