Vaccine development for syphilis

Introduction: Syphilis, caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum, continues to be a globally prevalent disease despite remaining susceptible to penicillin treatment. Syphilis vaccine development is a viable preventative approach that will serve to complement public health-orie...

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Main Authors: Karen V. Lithgow, Caroline E. Cameron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Expert Review of Vaccines
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14760584.2016.1203262