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.
This activity was created to provide a foundational knowledge of syphilis through case-based modules that can be applied in clinical practice.
As a result of participation in this educational activity, members of the healthcare team will:
Determine the risk factors for syphilis in pregnancy and describe recommended syphilis screening intervals for pregnant individuals.
Recognize the various presentations of syphilis depending on disease stage.
Apply the syphilis testing algorithm to a patient presenting with possible syphilis.
Identify appropriate treatment for syphilis in pregnant patients, including managing penicillin allergy.
Define the role of public health and required reporting in syphilis management.
- Provider:University of Wisconsin-Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership
- Activity Link: https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/node/37061
- Start Date: 2023-04-13 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-04-13 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