Treponema - Wikipedia Treponema is a genus of spiral-shaped bacteria The major treponeme species of human pathogens is Treponema pallidum, whose subspecies are responsible for diseases such as syphilis, bejel, and yaws Only some species of Treponema are pathogenic in humans
Treponema - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Organisms in the genus Treponema (phylum Spirochaetes, order Spirochetales, family Spirochaetaceae) are obligate parasites distributed across a broad range of animal hosts, though a few basal species may represent free-living organisms [1]
Treponema pallidum: Properties, Pathogenesis, and Disease Treponema (trepos meaning turn and nema meaning thread) pallidum is a member of the spirochete family having a characterized distinct helical shape It is the causative agent of syphilis, an infectious venereal disease in humans
Syphilis - Infectious Disease - Merck Manual Professional Edition Syphilis is caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum and is characterized by 3 sequential symptomatic stages separated by periods of asymptomatic latent infection Common manifestations include painless genital ulcers, skin lesions, meningitis, aortic disease, and neurologic syndromes
Syphilis Pathogenesis: Host Immune Response vs Pathogen Immune Evasion Syphilis, caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, remains a significant global health problem despite being preventable and curable The pathogen's ability to evade the immune system by using virulence factor-based strategies and invading
Syphilis - STI Treatment Guidelines Use of only one type of serologic test (nontreponemal or treponemal) is insufficient for diagnosis and can result in false-negative results among persons tested during primary syphilis and false-positive results among persons without syphilis or previously treated syphilis
Treponema Pallidum: Structure, Genetics, Pathogenicity, and Diagnosis . . . The bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum is a unique spirochete responsible for the sexually transmitted infection syphilis This pathogen causes a complex, multi-stage disease that remains a serious public health concern globally
Syphilis: Screening and diagnostic testing - UpToDate Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum The manifestations of this disease are notoriously protean, with different stages occurring over time in untreated infection [1-3]