Michigan Public Health Institute: The Changing Face of Syphilis
Michigan Public Health Institute: The Changing Face of Syphilis is organized by Central Michigan University (CMU) College of Medicine and will be held from Oct 01, 2022 - Oct 01, 2024.
Course Description:
Michigan is experiencing a shift in syphilis transmission, which is putting unborn babies at risk for acquiring this infection. The trends show a rise in syphilis cases among women, rather than the previous trend of male to male syphilis transmission. The only way to combat this increase for women and babies is with timely screening and treatment for all populations, especially during pregnancy. This webinar will describe the current syphilis landscape in Michigan and will give clinicians knowledge of staging and testing, and treatment of all stages of syphilis. The information gained is important for all provider types as this applies to men, women, and babies.
Learning Objectives:
• Identify three of the barriers to prenatal care.
• Identify one symptom of secondary syphilis.
• Describe the difference between the two syphilis testing algorithms.
• Describe appropriate treatment for a pregnant female who is penicillin allergic.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.