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Journal : Universa Medicina

Multiplex nested polymerase chain reaction for Treponema pallidum using blood is more sensitive than using serum Effendi, Ida; Rosana, Yeva; Yasmon, Andi; Indriatmi, Wresti
Universa Medicina Vol 37, No 1 (2018)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Trisakti University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2018.v37.75-84

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BackgroundSyphilis is a multistage disease transmitted primarily through sexual intercourse. Nowadays, the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for Treponema pallidum has been widely used and is expected to overcome problems in diagnostic tests for syphilis. The Treponema pallidum PCR is influenced by type of specimens, PCR methods and target genes. This study aimed to assess the use of blood and serum in multiplex nested PCR for Treponema pallidum, targeting the 23S rRNA.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2015 - April 2016. Sampling was carried out consecutively among patients with clinical features of secondary syphilis who came to Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) clinics in Jakarta. All sera were also tested with Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) and Treponema pallidum Hemagglutination Assay (TPHA) assay, which was considered as the gold standard for this study. We determined the sensitivity and specificity of the multiplex nested PCR for Treponema pallidum using blood and serum.ResultsPCR test was performed on 122 clinical specimens (61 blood and 61 serum). The positive results of PCR test on blood was 22.95% and serum was 6.56%, while the positive results of serology was 68.85%. The sensitivity of Treponema pallidum multiplex nested PCR on blood was 30.95% compared to serum 9.52% (p=0.006). PCR test on blood is able to detect 3.25 times higher than serum. ConclusionThe use of blood has a higher proportion of positives compared to serum in Treponema pallidum multiplex nested PCR using 23S rRNA target gene.
Microscopic examination using negative staining for rapid diagnosis of syphilis Rosana, Yeva; Effendi, Ida; Indriatmi, Wresti; Yasmon, Andi
Universa Medicina Vol. 41 No. 1 (2022)
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Trisakti

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18051/UnivMed.2022.v41.64-70

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BACKGROUNDSyphilis is a global health problem, especially in developing countries including Indonesia. Treponema pallidum, the etiologic agent of syphilis, cannot be cultured in vitro. Syphilis has several clinical manifestations, making laboratory testing a very important aspect of diagnosis. Microscopic examination may support the diagnosis but is rarely used in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate negative staining using the light microscope to detect T. pallidum in syphilitic lesions. METHODSA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 27 subjects who came to several dermato-venereology clinics in Jakarta. Exudates were collected from genital ulcers, condylomata lata, and dry mucocutaneous rash on palms and soles of syphilis patients. Negative staining using one drop of Indian ink was used to examine for treponemas under the light microscope at 10x100 magnification. RESULTSMicroscopic examination using negative staining showed a few clusters of small and spiral shaped bacteria. Of the 39 specimens from 27 subjects, microscopic examinations were successfully done on 10 specimens. Observations could only be conducted on 5 specimens, 3 (60.0%) of which showed the morphology of spirochetes. This examination is the easiest method for detecting the bacteria. Moreover, the bacteria that were isolated from painless genital ulcers could be observed more clearly than those from erythematous maculopapular lesions. CONCLUSIONTreponema pallidum was successfully detected by microscopic examination in all moist lesions, but was difficult to detect in dry lesions. Negative staining under the light microscope appears to be simple, affordable, and available in most microbiology laboratories in Indonesia.
Co-Authors . Andriansjah Abror Irsan Ade P.R. Simaremare Agustini, Riani Anis Anis Anis Karuniawati Ardiana Kusumaningrum Ariyani Kiranasari ASRI SULFIANTI Beti Ernawati Dewi Budiman Bela Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Burhanuddin Delly Chipta Lestari Delly Chipta Lestari Dewi Murniati Diah Dwi Utami Diana Natalia Diana Natalia Efendi, Ida Effendi, Ida Effiana Effiana Effiana, Effiana Elisabeth D. Harahap Elisna Syahruddin Erlina, Linda Fadilah Fadilah Fadilah FERA IBIRAHIM Fera Ibrahim Fithriyah Fithriyah Fithriyah Fithriyah Fithriyah Fithriyah Gultom, Desy A. Heri Wibowo Ibnu Agus Ariyanto Ika Ningsih Janah, Dariatul Junita Indarti Ketut Tuti Parwati Linosefa Linosefa Lisnawati Rachmadi Lola Febriana Dewi Louisa Ivana Utami Lucky H Moehario Mardhia, Mardhia Mardhia, Mardhia Mardiastuti H Wahid Maria L. Rosilawati Maria L. Rosilawati Maria Lina R. Maria Lina Rosilawati Maya Ulfah Moehario, Lucky Hartati Murti, Anissa Wari Ni Made Adi Tarini Ni Nengah Dwi Fatmawati Normasari Normasari Oktania Sandra Puspita Paramita, Rafika Indah Pramita G. Dwipoerwantoro Pratiwi Pujilestari Sudarmono Purba, Hastuti Handayani S Purnomosidi, Muhammad Abhi Rahayu, Ratih Ratnoglik, Suratno Lulut Rela Febriani Ria Kodariah Rifdah Hanifah Rosa, Yulia Rudyanto Sedono Safari, Dodi Salsabila, Korrie Samsuridjal Djauzi Sari Rahmayanti Simon Yosonegoro Liem SJATHA, FITHRIYAH Sudarmo, Fitrahwati Tafroji, Wisnu Teguh Sarry Hartono Thomas Robertus Tjampakasari, Conny Riana Utami, Diah Dwi VIVI SETIAWATY Winarti, Yayah Wresti Indriatmi B. Makes Wulandari, I Gusti Ayu Inten Yeva Rosana Yulia Rosa Saharman YULIANTY MUHAYAR Yusmaniar Yusmaniar Zaenab