Syphilis
25 questions
Learning Objectives
- List trends in the epidemiology of Treponema pallidum infections in the United States
- Describe the natural history and clinical stages of syphilis infection
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of the stages of syphilis
- Compare the laboratory diagnostic methods used to diagnose syphilis
- List the CDC-recommended treatment regimens for treatment of different stages of syphilis
- Describe how nontreponemal tests are used to monitor the response to syphilis treatment
- Summarize routine syphilis screening recommendations for pregnant women
- Discuss indications and timing of rescreening for syphilis during the third trimester of pregnancy
- Explain treatment of syphilis in pregnancy
Authors
Meena S. Ramchandani, MD
Meena S. Ramchandani, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
Reviewers
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Aley G. Kalapila, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases
Emory University School of Medicine
Grady Health System
Disclosures: None
2nd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Syphilis and available until October 5th, 2021.
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- 2.5 CNE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: April 1st, 2019
CNE and CME Reviewed: November 1st, 2021
CNE and CME Expiration: October 31st, 2024 (2nd Edition)
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