[Practical significance of syphilis serodiagnosis].

Abstract

Recent developments in syphilis serology are set down. The new specific tests for treponema pallidum are described. Reactivity in different stages of the disease including congenital and neurosyphilis is discussed. An outline is given of the possibilities of the IgM-FTA-ABS and 19 S IgM-FTA-ABS tests. Syphilis serology today requires only 3 tests: a screening procedure, where the specific AMHA-TP is the method of choice, FTA-ABS test should be used for confirmation, and the quantitative VDRL in order to follow up the effectiveness of treatment.

• Authors: B Schmidt, A Luger
• Journal: Fortschritte der Medizin (Fortschr Med) Vol. 96 Issue 42 Pg. 2142-6 (Nov 09 1978) ISSN: 0015-8178 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Die praktische Bedeutung der Syphilis-Serologie.
• PMID: 361526 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Immunoglobulin G
• Immunoglobulin M
• Reagins

Topics

• Complement Fixation Tests
• Fluorescent Antibody Technique
• Humans
• Immunoglobulin G (analysis)
• Immunoglobulin M (analysis)
• Reagins (analysis)
• Syphilis (diagnosis)
• Syphilis Serodiagnosis (methods)
• Treponema Immobilization Test