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Molecular characterization of Treponema pallidum isolates from Brazil.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Jul 2024
Queiroz Júlio Henrique Ferreira de Sá, Ferreira Tiago da Silva, Lima Bruno Fernandes, Perez Emily Vitória de Oliveira, Mello Cindi Daniele de Oliveira, Simionatto Simone
Abstract excerpt
Syphilis remains a public health concern in Brazil, and the data on the characterization and resistance of Treponema pallidum in Brazil is limited. The present study aimed to detect Treponema DNA in the lesions and blood samples obtained from individuals diagnosed with syphilis. The Brazilian isolates were submitted to the Enhanced Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ECDC) scheme and also analyzed for...
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