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J Clin Microbiol
; 46(11): 3802-3, 2008 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18753355
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.