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- Lesson 3 Overview
Syphilis - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Epidemiology in the United StatesActivities- 0%Topic 3
Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and TransmissionActivities- 0%Topic 4
Clinical ManifestationsActivities- 0%Topic 5
Laboratory DiagnosisActivities- 0%Topic 6
Screening for SyphilisActivities- 0%Topic 7
TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 8
Post-Treatment Follow UpActivities- 0%Topic 9
Management of Sex PartnersActivities- 0%Topic 10
Counseling and EducationSyphilis Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: August 15th, 2024CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 2 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 2 MOC Part II Points, or
- 2 CNE contact hours and 2 CE contact hours (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: September 11th, 2024CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Syphilis and available until October 4th, 2021.Learning Objectives
- Summarize the epidemiology of Treponema pallidum infections in the United States
- Describe the microbiology and transmission of Treponema pallidum
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of the stages of syphilis in men, women, and children
- Compare the laboratory diagnostic methods used to diagnose syphilis
- Summarize routine syphilis screening recommendations
- List the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for syphilis infections
- Summarize counseling and education messages for individuals with syphilis infection
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonNo DisclosuresMeena S. Ramchandani, MDMeena S. Ramchandani, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonNo DisclosuresReviewers
Khalil G. Ghanem, MD, PhDKhalil G. Ghanem, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Principal Investigator, STD/HIV Prevention
Training Center at Johns HopkinsNo DisclosuresLesson Plan
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Funded byCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreement (CDC-RFA-PS20-2004)Created at University of WashingtonPart of IDEA PlatformCME provided byUniversity of Alabama BirminghamCNE provided byUniversity of Washington School of NursingCopyright © 2024 National STD CurriculumSince you've received 80% or better on this quiz, you may claim continuing education credit.
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