Treponema pallidum

Treponema pallidum Overview

Treponema pallidum causes syphilis, a multistage infection with serious long-term effects and a risk of congenital transmission (Workowski et al., 2021). Early detection through PCR or serology is critical for curative treatment and public health control.

References

Workowski, K. A., Bachmann, L. H., Chan, P. A., Johnston, C. M., Muzny, C. A., Park I., Reno, H., Jonathan M. Zenilman J.M.,Bolan, G. A. (2021). Sexually transmitted infections treatment guidelines, 2021. MMWR Recommendations and Reports, 70(4), 1–187. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.rr7004a1

Products used to detect Treponema pallidum

STI PCR Panel – Large

The STI large PCR panel is designed for multiplex in vitro assessment of 9 common microbiota typically associated with transmission by sexual activity, using real-time PCR.

Women’s Health PCR Panel – Large

The women’s health large PCR panel is designed for multiplex in vitro assessment of 37 common vaginal microbiota and resistance markers, using real-time PCR.