Whole-Genome Analysis of Treponema pallidum subsp. endemicum among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Japan, 2020–2023

Emerging infectious diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuki Ohama, Kazuo Imai, Yuto Kotaka, Kenichi Lee, Ichiro Itoda, Shu‐ichi Nakayama, Makoto Ohnishi, Yukihiro Akeda
DOI: 10.3201/eid3204.251045
Cited by: 1
References: 14

Abstract

Whole-genome sequencing of Treponema pallidum subsp. endemicum strains from men who have sex with men in Japan revealed a genetically distinct lineage from other geographic regions circulating via sexual transmission. Strengthening global molecular epidemiologic surveillance is essential for clarifying epidemiologic trends, clinical characteristics, and transmission pathways of this subspecies.

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Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research HIV Research and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Emerging infectious diseases
Publisher
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Volume
32
Issue
4
Pages
636–639
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN