Syphilis

This guide was created to help educate physicians and healthcare providers on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of syphilis.

This video examines the reported surge in congenital syphilis, and presents specific actions health providers can take to help protect their pregnant patients and their babies.

This webinar recording explores two critical public health topics: congenital syphilis and heat-related illnesses. Presenters provide an overview of current trends, prevention strategies, and treatment considerations for congenital syphilis, alongside guidance on recognizing, preventing, and managing heat injuries. The session offers practical insights for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and community partners working to address these urgent health concerns.

This fact sheet reports over 52,000 cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, including a rise in congenital syphilis and significant racial disparities. It emphasizes routine testing, condom use, and partner communication to prevent and treat STIs statewide.

The 2024 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendation Statement reaffirms the importance of early screening for syphilis infection in all pregnant individuals to prevent congenital syphilis and associated complications. The report underscores timely testing—including repeat screening in high-risk cases—as a critical measure to safeguard maternal and infant health.

This report describes a newborn diagnosed with congenital syphilis, born to an adolescent mother without routine prenatal care. Despite initial diagnostic challenges, timely testing and treatment led to a positive outcome in accordance with national guidelines.

This brochure highlights the risks of congenital syphilis—such as stillbirth, early birth, or long-term health

This pocket card offers clear, easy-to-understand information on syphilis—including transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment (penicillin or alternatives for those allergic)—and emphasizes timely testing, partner notification, and prevention strategies like condom use and doxy PEP. It also directs readers to MetroHealth infectious disease specialists for appointments and further support

This video discusses how congenital syphilis rates continue to rise, but many cases can be prevented with education and early screening.

This journal article shows that Syphilis incidence has increased significantly in the US, raising concerns about onward transmission. Using near-real-time data, this study examined monthly trends in syphilis incidence among US adults from January 2017 to October 2024, focusing on overall patterns and stratifying by demographic and clinical characteristics.