Molecular typing of treponema pallidum clinical strains from Lisbon, Portugal.

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.

SUBMITTER: Florindo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2576594 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature