Diagnostic Potential for IgM Antibody Detection by the DPP Syphilis TnT Assay in Neonates at Risk for Congenital Syphilis

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Authors

Irene Stafford · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Lierni Ugartemendia Ugalde · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Laura Goetzl · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

AnaLuisa Mosqueda · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Sabrina DaCosta · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Dhammika Gunasekera · Chembio (United States)

Abstract

The DPP Syphilis TnT RUO POC assay's treponemal IgM levels discriminated CS risk categories effectively and may supplement current algorithms to improve neonatal CS stratification.

Topics & Keywords

Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders Blood disorders and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: medRxiv

DOI: 10.64898/2026.01.05.26343454

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