Syphilis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that is caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. Syphilis can be cured with antibiotics, but if left untreated, the infection may result in the spread of infection, neurological and organ damage, and spread during pregnancy to the fetus, causing congenital abnormalities, stillbirth, or infant death (learn more).
The CTC-SRH has created a suite of resources available to assist clinical services providers with the following:
In addition, syphilis point-of-care testing job aids, podcasts, and other resources allow providers to determine if rapid testing would enhance screening and rapid detection/treatment in your clinic.
- Laboratory Recommendations for Testing -
- Point-of-Care Testing and Same-Day Treatment -
This toolkit is designed to support health care providers in screening, diagnosing, staging, treating, and preventing syphilis and congenital syphilis through tools, job aids, and evidence-based resources.
This Virtual Coffee Break series will offer continuing education and will feature an overview on syphilis, screening and staging, treatment, follow-up, and partner services, and how to maximize opportunities for screening and same-day treatment. Check back in December for the e-learning series.
