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Syphilis had many names. It was called "Great pox" in the 16th century to distinguish it from smallpox. In its early stages, Great pox produced a rash similar to smallpox ("variola")—hence the use of the word "pox"; but has no relation to the smallpox virus—hence use of the adjective great. However, the name is misleading, as smallpox was a far more deadly disease. In Scotland, Syphilis was referred to as the Grandgore
A note on the origins of syphilis.
Because of the outbreak in the French army, it was first called morbus gallicus, or the French disease. In that time the Italians also called it the "Spanish disease", the French called it the la maladie anglaise ("the English disease") and "Italian disease" or "Neapolitan disease", the Russians called it the "Polish disease", and the Arabs called it the "Disease of the Christians".
The terms "lues" and "Cupid's Disease" were also used.
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