Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination

Understanding Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination

Syphilis is caused by the bacteria called Treponema pallidum. It is highly contagious and spreads through contact with a syphilis sore, also called a chancre, usually during sexual activities. Syphilis can also be transmitted by transfusion of infected blood, or from the mother to the baby during pregnancy or childbirth.

Syphilis is characterized by four stages namely Primary, Secondary, latent, and Tertiary. The infection causes different symptoms in each stage. It is always challenging to diagnose Syphilis becau...

What does Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination measure?

The Treponema Pallidum Hemagglutination Assay (TPHA) is used to detect the amount of antibodies against Treponema pallidum responsible for causing Syphilis, a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD). This test helps confirm a syphilis infection, screen blood donors, and also helps monitor response to ongoing treatment in already diagnosed cases of syphilis.