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Molecular typing of Treponema pallidum causing early syphilis in China: a cross-sectional study.
Sexually transmitted diseases - 1 Jan 2012
Peng Rui-Rui, Yin Yue-Ping, Wei Wan-Hui, Wang Hong-Chun, Zhu Bang-Yong, Liu Quan-Zhong, Zheng He-Ping, Zhang Jin-Ping, Huang Shu-Jie, Chen Xiang-Sheng
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BACKGROUND: There have been limited data on molecular epidemiology of syphilis in China. This study aimed to analyze strain type distribution of Treponema pallidum causing early syphilis across geographic areas in China using an enhanced method. METHODS: Genital samples were collected from patients in East, South, and North China. Positive DNA of T. pallidum was analyzed by arp, tpr, and tp0548 genes. RESULTS:...
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