Molecular epidemiology of syphilis--San Francisco, 2004-2007

Sex Transm Dis. 2010 Oct;37(10):660-3. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e3181e1a77a.

Abstract

We describe the molecular epidemiology of syphilis in San Francisco (SF) using Treponema pallidum specimens obtained from patients examined at the SF municipal sexually transmitted diseases clinic during 2004-2007. Of 69 specimens, 52 (75%) were subtype 14d9. Single subtype predominance might reflect a closely linked sexual network in SF.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Azithromycin / pharmacology
  • Drug Resistance, Bacterial
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • San Francisco / epidemiology
  • Syphilis / epidemiology*
  • Treponema pallidum / classification*
  • Treponema pallidum / drug effects
  • Treponema pallidum / genetics

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Azithromycin