After several decades of low syphilis rates across the nation, syphilis rates have begun to skyrocket across Wisconsin. Known as the “Great Imitator”, syphilis has a variety of clinical manifestations and a complex testing algorithm that make it a difficult condition to identify and treat.
As seen in the 1990s, with organized public health efforts and well-trained clinicians, it is possible to drastically reduce syphilis transmission. Wisconsin’s current syphilis epidemic must be viewed as a wakeup call to a treatable issue. Through enhanced screening, treatment, contact tracing, and education, clinicians can provide better treatment for active syphilis cases, and by doing so, prevent future outbreaks.
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will:
Review the epidemiology of syphilis in Wisconsin.
Recognize the acute and long-term consequences of congenital syphilis.
Assess the likelihood of congenital syphilis in a patient and be able to follow the corresponding CDC algorithm for evaluation and treatment.
Describe the appropriate follow-up protocol for potential congenital syphilis cases.
Collaborate with public health, specifically the Disease Intervention Specialists, to ensure syphilis cases are monitored to achieve the best outcome for both the patient and community.
- Provider:University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
- Activity Link: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/node/34625
- Start Date: 2023-09-23 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-23 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AAPA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
- Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Infectious Disease