DOI: 10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12 ISSN: 2328-7950

Seroprevalence of Treponema Pallidum Infection among Blood Donors in Emezaka General Hospital, Abakaliki Ebonyi State

Onu Nnenna, Ilang Chukwuma, Eze Blessing, Onu Chinaemerem, Obaji Amuche
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This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Treponema pallidum (TP) infection among blood donors in Emezaka General Hospital. A cross-sectional study design was employed, involving the collection of blood samples from individuals who provided informed consent. Serological tests were conducted using ELISA for Antibody detection of TP. The collected samples were processed, and results were systematically recorded. The study focused on understanding the rate of Treponema Infections among blood donors, and identifying demographic factors associated with these infections. Out of the 150 samples that were analyzed, 18 were shown to be positive for TP. The results also reveal significant gender differences: among 135 male participants, only 16 (10.7%) were positive for TP, while out of 15 female participants, only 2 (1.3%) tested positive. This incongruity implies that males in this population may be more likely to be exposed to TP infection, potentially due to the risk factors associated such as male to sexual intercourse, etc. The analysis of risk factors showed that multiple sexual partners were strongly associated with TP infection, with 6 out of 45 participants testing positive. Statistical analyses were performed to evaluate the data, revealing important insights into the health implications of TP infection within the study population. Findings from this research highlight the public health significance of Treponema pallidum infection, emphasizing the need for enhanced screening and prevention strategies in healthcare settings. This study highlights the need for increased educational efforts to raise awareness about TP infections and also provides valuable insights to inform policy direction and public health initiatives for combating Treponema pallidum Infections.

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