Anal and oral detection of Treponema pallidum in men who have sex with men with early syphilis infection

Conclusions These data suggest T. pallidum load at the anus is higher than at the oral cavity and that a subset of men with secondary syphilis and prolonged anal lesions may be relatively infectious. Earlier detection and treatment of syphilis, when RPR titres are lower than 1:16, could potentially reduce infectiousness from anal and oral sites.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research