Molecular Typing of Treponema pallidum Clinical Strains from Lisbon, Portugal
C Florindo, V Reigado, JP Gomes… - Journal of clinical …, 2008 - journals.asm.org
C Florindo, V Reigado, JP Gomes, J Azevedo, I Santo, MJ Borrego
Journal of clinical microbiology, 2008•journals.asm.orgABSTRACT A molecular system was used to subtype Portuguese Treponema pallidum
clinical strains isolated from both skin lesions and blood. The study with this system
constitutes the first typing study in a European country. Three T. pallidum subtypes were
found: subtypes 14a (50%), 14d (45.2%), and 14f (4.8%). Further studies are needed to
better characterize the isolates involved in syphilis outbreaks.
clinical strains isolated from both skin lesions and blood. The study with this system
constitutes the first typing study in a European country. Three T. pallidum subtypes were
found: subtypes 14a (50%), 14d (45.2%), and 14f (4.8%). Further studies are needed to
better characterize the isolates involved in syphilis outbreaks.
Abstract
A molecular system was used to subtype Portuguese Treponema pallidum clinical strains isolated from both skin lesions and blood. The study with this system constitutes the first typing study in a European country. Three T. pallidum subtypes were found: subtypes 14a (50%), 14d (45.2%), and 14f (4.8%). Further studies are needed to better characterize the isolates involved in syphilis outbreaks.
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