Syphilis is a systemic, bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Due to its many protean clinical manifestations, it has been named the “great imitator and mimicker.” Syphilis remains a contemporary plague that continues to afflict millions of people worldwide. The infection progresses through 4 stages (primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary) and can affect virtually every organ system in the body, even many years or even decades after the original infection.Early symptoms include the painless chancre of primary disease or the unique maculopapular rash involving the palms and soles of secondary syphilis. As the clinical manifestations are so varied, clinicians need to be constantly aware of the possibility of syphilis in the differential diagnosis of a multitude of illnesses affecting any bodily organ system and perform screening serologic testing frequently and appropriately, particularly in high-risk populations. Fortunately, the causative organism remains very sensitive to antibiotics, and benzathine penicillin G is still recommended for most stages of syphilis, although IV aqueous penicillin G is preferred for neurosyphilis. This course will provide clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of syphilis, including its epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies. Participants will gain insights into the complexities of syphilis management, together with its medical, psychosocial, and public health implications. This activity also highlights the role of the interprofessional team in addressing the evolving landscape of syphilis and promoting the health and well-being of individuals and populations.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/29822
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 3.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 3.0 hours
Dentistry: 3.0 hours
Nursing: 3.0 hours
Pharmacy: 3.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS)
ABTS - 3.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Adult Cardiac, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, General Operative Anesthesia, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pulmonary Disease, Rheumatology