Experimental model of congenital syphilis
Year: 1993
Type: article
Abstract: Female LSH hamsters infected with Treponema pallidum subsp, endemicum before pregnancy or during early pregnancy transmit a form of syphilis to the fetus that is similar to human congenital syphilis. The offspring develops rhinitis, skin rash, failure to thrive, and hepatosplenomegaly. T. pallidum is detectable in their livers, spleens, and nasal secretions. Immunoglobulin M antibodies are detected in the serum.
Source: Infection and Immunity
Authors: A Kajdacsy-Balla, A Howeedy, O Bagasra
Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Language: English
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1857620784