Syphilis Information for Clinicians
- Screening Policy – routine RPR is appropriate for:
- Normal pregnancy (USPSTF)
- STD (incl HIV) treatment. BUMEDINST 6222.10C
- Suspected or known syphilis exposure. CDC-MMWR 5; RR-6
- Periodic evaluation of HIV positive patient. CDC-MMWR 52; RR-12
- USPSTF Recommendations and supporting evidence
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- STD Treatment Guide 2010 (CDC)
- Azithromycin Treatment Failures. MMWR 53(09);197-198; Mar 04
- Article: Diagnosis and Management of Syphilis. Brown D., Frank J.; American Family Physician 68(2);283-290; 15 Jun 02
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Follow-up (BUMEDINST 6222.10C) - appropriate referrals for patients with syphilis include:
- Hepatits B vaccine (perhaps Hep A also) series if not already vaccinated or immune
- HIV test
- HIV-STD Prevention Counseling - contact NMCPHC SHARP
- Sexual Partner Counseling and Referral - contact NMCPHC SHARP
- Repeat RPR or VDRL at 6 and 12 months. CDC-MMWR 51; RR-6
This page last updated on 20 December, 2010.
Content last reviewed on February 11th, 2009.
Content last reviewed on February 11th, 2009.