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

Onu Euslar Nnenna; Ilang Donatus Chukwuma; Eze Blessing; Onu Henrrienta Chinaemerem; Obaji Ezekiel Amuche

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

Onu Euslar Nnenna^*

, Ilang Donatus Chukwuma, Eze Blessing, Onu Henrrienta Chinaemerem, Obaji Ezekiel Amuche

Published in Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 14, Issue 5)

Received: 13 September 2026 Accepted: 27 September 2026 Published: 23 October 2026

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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.

Published in	Science Journal of Public Health (Volume 14, Issue 5)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12
Page(s)	227-234
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Infections, Donors, Intercourse, Antibody, Blood

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Nnenna, O. E., Chukwuma, I. D., Blessing, E., Chinaemerem, O. H., Amuche, O. E. (2026). Seroprevalence of Treponema Pallidum Infection among Blood Donors in Emezaka General Hospital, Abakaliki Ebonyi State. Science Journal of Public Health, 14(5), 227-234. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12

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Nnenna, O. E.; Chukwuma, I. D.; Blessing, E.; Chinaemerem, O. H.; Amuche, O. E. Seroprevalence of Treponema Pallidum Infection among Blood Donors in Emezaka General Hospital, Abakaliki Ebonyi State. Sci. J. Public Health 2026, 14(5), 227-234. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12

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Nnenna OE, Chukwuma ID, Blessing E, Chinaemerem OH, Amuche OE. Seroprevalence of Treponema Pallidum Infection among Blood Donors in Emezaka General Hospital, Abakaliki Ebonyi State. Sci J Public Health. 2026;14(5):227-234. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12

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Onu Euslar Nnenna

Microbiology Department, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria

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Ilang Donatus Chukwuma

Microbiology Department, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Eze Blessing

Microbiology Department, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Onu Henrrienta Chinaemerem

Microbiology Department, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria
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Microbiology Department, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo, Abakaliki, Nigeria

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Nnenna OE, Chukwuma ID, Blessing E, Chinaemerem OH, Amuche OE. Seroprevalence of Treponema Pallidum Infection among Blood Donors in Emezaka General Hospital, Abakaliki Ebonyi State. Sci J Public Health. 2026;14(5):227-234. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20261405.12

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AU  - Ilang Donatus Chukwuma
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