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Journal of Clinical Microbiology, November 2008, p. 3802-3803, Vol. 46, No. 11
0095-1137/08/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00128-08
Copyright © 2008, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.

Molecular Typing of Treponema pallidum Clinical Strains from Lisbon, Portugal{triangledown}

C. Florindo,1 V. Reigado,1 J. P. Gomes,1 J. Azevedo,2 I. Santo,2 and M. J. Borrego1*

Department of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health, Av. Padre Cruz, Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal,1 STD Clinics, Lapa Health Centre, R. São Ciro, Lisbon 1200-831, Portugal2

Received 22 January 2008/ Returned for modification 1 August 2008/ Accepted 15 August 2008

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.

* Corresponding author. Mailing address: Department of Infectious Diseases, Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr. Ricardo Jorge, Av. Padre Cruz, Lisbon 1649-016, Portugal. Phone: 351 217519241. Fax: 351 217526400. E-mail: m.jose.borrego{at}insa.min-saude.pt

{triangledown} Published ahead of print on 27 August 2008.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology, November 2008, p. 3802-3803, Vol. 46, No. 11
0095-1137/08/$08.00+0     doi:10.1128/JCM.00128-08
Copyright © 2008, American Society for Microbiology. All Rights Reserved.



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