This information guide is intended for health care professionals involved in care of persons interested in or receiving doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy PEP) for STI prevention. The information in this guide pertains to the use of doxy PEP for STI postexposure prophylaxis.
This webinar discusses that with reported cases of syphilis up 80% since 2018 and more than 3,700 babies born with syphilis in 2022, it’s important to learn more about this curable STI and how to protect yourself from serious health consequences.
This guideline discusses how DBS is a way of gathering a blood sample for hepatitis C testing. With DBS, the person being tested just needs to have a finger pricked, no locating veins or tubes of blood required.
This webinar reviews NACCHO's congenital syphilis compendium and highlights programs across the country implementing policies and practices that interrupt congenital syphilis and perinatal HIV transmission.
This fact sheet discusses clinical summary of USPSTF recommendation screening for syphilis infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults.
This resources includes Syphilis media campaign materials, findings from focus groups, and program evaluation outcomes of campaigns that other jurisdictions have previously developed.
STD public health programs stand on the frontlines in the fight against the syphilis epidemic, as rates continue to increase, providing partner services, surveillance, case management, and appropriate treatment. State and local STD programs are now relying on primary health care providers to diagnose and treat syphilis more than ever. Use this guide to learn more about Injectable Syphilis Treatment Delivery (ISTD) programs & best practices.
The Syphilis and Drug User Health Webinar Series consists of five monthly sessions where those working on STIs – specifically syphilis – and those working in harm reduction or drug user health will be brought together to learn from each other, share promising practices, and highlight effective cross-sector partnerships.
NCSD hosted a series of workshops on congenital syphilis to highlight some of the innovative approaches jurisdictions are taking to combat these increasing numbers and create space for community action planning and problem-solving.
This guide provides information for understanding a program’s epidemiology, determining if and when an outbreak might be occurring, and when additional resources and activities might be needed.
