treponema
noun
any of several anaerobic spirochetes of the genus Treponema, certain species of which are parasitic in and pathogenic for humans and warm-blooded animals.
treponemal
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a word derived from
treponema.
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"The epidemiology of the site strongly points toward a non-venereal form of treponemal disease," Dr. Vlok said.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Congenital transmission has historically been viewed as a strong indicator of venereal syphilis, but the new findings suggest that other forms of treponemal disease may also have spread this way.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Instead, the evidence suggests the children were likely affected by a nonvenereal treponemal disease such as yaws.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
Instead, genetic studies of archaeological remains from Europe and the Americas have uncovered evidence of multiple treponemal diseases in ancient populations, emphasizing how complex the evolutionary history of these pathogens may be.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
A fourth treponemal disease, pinta, is caused by Treponema carateum or Treponema pallidum subsp. carateum.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
