_Global_T_pallidum__Population_genomic_analysis_of_global_Treponemas_sequenced_directly_from_clinical_samples. _Global_T_pallidum__Population_genomic_analysis_of_global_Treponemas_sequenced_directly_from_clinical_samples

Little is known about the genetic diversity of Treponema pallidum species, the causative agents of both syphilis (a common sexually transmitted infection with serious long-term consequences) and yaws (which causes severe disfiguring and stigmatising ulcers in low and middle income countries). As part of our ongoing studies of Treponema genomic diversity, we will be sequencing Syphilis and Yaws samples collected by partners from around the world in order to characterise diversity, lineages and spread of disease. This data is part of a pre-publication release. For information on the proper use of pre-publication data shared by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute (including details of any publication moratoria), please see http://www.sanger.ac.uk/datasharing/