| history of venereology in croatia. | the term sexually transmitted infections has a wider meaning than the older venereal diseases. it is known that gonorrhea was present even in ancient times, whereas syphilis appeared in europe at the end of the 15(th) century. soon cases were observed along the coast in zadar, dubrovnik and istria, and were treated by surgeons. the relatively late establishment of medical schools, along with wars and different governments, were some of the reasons why dermatovenereology as a specialty developed ... | 2009 | 20021981 |