Editorial: Spirochetal diseases (syphilis, Lyme disease, and leptospirosis): transmission, pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, prevention, and treatment.

Autor: Pappas, Christopher J., Hamond, Camila, Pětrošová, Helena, Putz, Ellie J.
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Zdroj: Frontiers in Microbiology; 2024, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: The editorial discusses spirochetal diseases such as syphilis, Lyme disease, and leptospirosis, focusing on their transmission, pathogenesis, host-pathogen interactions, prevention, and treatment. It highlights the unique features of spirochetes, their impact on human health, and the need for better understanding of these diseases. The research presented in the editorial covers topics like accurate diagnosis, gene expression changes in hosts, immune evasion mechanisms, and treatment strategies for spirochetal infections. The authors emphasize the importance of increased surveillance, novel laboratory testing, and treatment strategies to control these diseases effectively. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze: Complementary Index