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Treponema pallidum Detection at Asymptomatic Oral, Anal, and Vaginal Sites in Adults Reporting Sexual Contact with Persons with Syphilis

Authors :
Aung, Ei.T.
Fairley, Christopher K.
Williamson, Deborah A.
Azzato, Francesca
Towns, Janet M.
Wigan, Rebecca
Chow, Eric P.F.
Chen, Marcus Y.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. October, 2023, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p2083, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Syphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum, results in substantial disease and death if left untreated. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated a global burden of 6 million new syphilis infections in [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
29
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.767786519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2910.230660