The development of novel antigens for improved syphilis diagnosis

Syphilis is a disease caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subsp. pallidum, which is generally transmitted through sexual contact, or vertically from a mother to her fetus. Syphilis is effectively treated with penicillin yet remains prevalent worldwide, due in part to the shortfalls of current...

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Main Author: Smith, Brenden Charles
Other Authors: Cameron, Caroline E.
Language:en
Published: 2012
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1828/4043