Syphilis Antibodies Treponema

Understanding Syphilis Antibodies Treponema

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that usually starts as a painless sore, called a chancre. It usually spreads through contact with syphilis sores (It mainly spreads through direct contact with syphilis sores during sexual activity, but can also be passed through infected blood or from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth. If left untreated, the bacteria can remain dormant in the body for years and later cause serious damage to organs like the heart and brain. Early detection of syphilis a...

What does Syphilis Antibodies Treponema measure?

The Syphilis Antibodies Treponema test is a blood test that detects antibodies produced in response to the Treponema pallidum bacteria, which cause syphilis. This test helps confirm a syphilis infection after an initial syphilis screening and checks if the treatment is working.