{"id":2744,"date":"2026-03-05T22:08:04","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T22:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/?page_id=2744"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:17:48","slug":"hiv-and-syphilis-updates-for-virginia-providers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/clinician-letters\/hiv-and-syphilis-updates-for-virginia-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"HIV and Syphilis Updates for Virginia Providers\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2744\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2744-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2744-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2744-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/Commissioner_Letterhead.png\" alt=\"VDH Letterhead\" width=\"878\" height=\"319\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-2744-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">HIV and Syphilis Updates for Virginia Providers<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>March 17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dear Colleague:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This letter provides updates on Virginia\u2019s recent HIV trends, testing recommendations, prevention measures, care resources, and an update to Virginia\u2019s syphilis screening recommendations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIV Trends, Testing Recommendations,\u00a0and\u00a0Informational\u00a0Resources<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0V<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">irginia\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/HIV-Annual-Report-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HIV surveillance trends<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0indicate\u00a0increases in HIV diagnoses in 2024 among:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Youth<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(15\u201319 years - all races\/ethnicities)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hispanic\/Latino populations<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(all age groups)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span data-contrast=\"auto\">HIV infections are rebounding after the COVID-19 pandemic. Please help us ensure HIV testing and prevention recommendations are reaching all patients who may benefit.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please\u00a0be aware of CDC\u2019s current HIV\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/hivpartners\/php\/guidelines\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">testing guidelines and recommendations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Some important recommendations from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/treatment-guidelines\/hiv.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CDC STI Treatment Guidelines<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screen all pregnant women<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including those in labor with unknown HIV status.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screen all adolescents and adults aged 15<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">65 years,<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0screen younger adolescents and older adults at risk.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Test for\u00a0HIV all\u00a0persons\u00a0seeking\u00a0sexually transmitted infection\u00a0(STI) evaluation<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who are not already known to have HIV infection.\u00a0\u00a0Testing should be routine\/opt-out, regardless of reported risk.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Screen higher-risk groups (sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men)\u00a0at least annually.<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0Work\u00a0collaboratively to assess their individual risk and the benefits of more frequent screening (every 3\u20136 months).\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss prevention options like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/prep-and-npep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(PrEP) and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/chr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Comprehensive Harm Reduction<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(CHR) with all sexually active patients.\u00a0\u00a0Consider\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2024\/02\/DoxyPEP-Factsheet-for-Providers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (DoxyPEP)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to prevent\u00a0bacterial STIs that increase the risk of HIV.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have patients who test positive for HIV and need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/disease-prevention\/hiv-care-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">care resources,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the Virginia Medication Assistance Program (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/vamap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">VA MAP<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) provides HIV\/other medications,\u00a0assistance\u00a0with insurance\u00a0premiums, or medication co-payments, for\u00a0low-income\u00a0patients who meet eligibility requirements.\u00a0Please visit our website to view the\u00a0Ryan White Part B:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/disease-prevention\/unified-eligibility-assessments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unified Eligibility Assessment locations by region.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;335559739&quot;:160}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated Syphilis Screening Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Syphilis-VA-STI-Report-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Syphilis diagnoses in Virginia<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0across the nation have reached\u00a0historic\u00a0highs.\u00a0Over the past decade, cases among women have\u00a0risen\u00a0significantly, leading to a sharp increase\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/Congenital-Syphilis-VA-STI-Report-2024-Accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">babies born with congenital syphilis<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VDH\u00a0recently\u00a0revised its\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/Acc.-Final-2024-Virginia-Syphilis-Screening-Guidelines-by-County-and-City-Accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">syphilis screening recommendations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0for sexually active people\u202faged 15\u201344 based on recent\u202fVirginia data.\u00a0\u00a0The guidelines now use\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rates of\u202fall stages of syphilis\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">among women 15\u201344, instead of only\u202fprimary and secondary\u202fcases.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Why the Change?<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Congenital syphilis can occur from infection at any stage during pregnancy.\u00a0\u00a0In Virginia, most women are diagnosed in later stages\u00a0\u2014\u00a0only 21% of cases in 2024 were early stages.\u00a0\u00a0Including all stages gives a more\u00a0accurate\u00a0picture of high-risk areas and ensures counties with congenital syphilis cases are not overlooked.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What This Means for Providers:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continue\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acog.org\/clinical\/clinical-guidance\/practice-advisory\/articles\/2024\/04\/screening-for-syphilis-in-pregnancy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">screening all pregnant women for syphilis<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0at\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first trimester, third trimester, and delivery<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, regardless of location.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/Acc.-Final-2024-Virginia-Syphilis-Screening-Guidelines-by-County-and-City-Accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">updated screening recommendations map<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In counties\/cities where the rate of syphilis of all stages among women aged 15\u201344 years was greater than 4.6 per 100,000 in 2024, offer syphilis testing to all sexually active people aged 15\u201344 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In counties\/cities where the rate of syphilis of all stages among women aged 15\u201344 years was less than or equal to 4.6 per 100,000 in 2024, providers should continue to assess individual risk factors to\u00a0determine\u00a0testing needs as outlined in the CDC screening guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/nscss-considerations-for-the-implementation-of-syphilis-poc-tests.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">point-of-care (POC) syphilis testing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in settings where immediate results can improve\u00a0timely\u00a0treatment and reduce congenital syphilis risk (emergency rooms, urgent care,\u00a0correctional facilities, substance use treatment programs, comprehensive harm reduction sites, rural areas, shelters).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss doxycycline for STI prevention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/220\/2024\/02\/DoxyPEP-Factsheet-for-Providers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DoxyPEP<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">) with male patients who have female sexual partners and have been previously diagnosed with HIV or a bacterial STI, or who report multiple sexual partners in the past year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Refer to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/syphilis\/healthcare-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Virginia\u00a0syphilis\u00a0resource page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping Virginians healthy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B.\u00a0Cameron Webb, MD, JD<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[4680],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[3]}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State Health Commissioner<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;469777462&quot;:[4680],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[3]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; HIV and Syphilis Updates for Virginia Providers March 17, 2026 Dear Colleague:\u00a0 This letter provides updates on Virginia\u2019s recent HIV trends, testing recommendations, prevention measures, care resources, and an update to Virginia\u2019s syphilis screening recommendations.\u00a0 HIV Trends, Testing Recommendations,\u00a0and\u00a0Informational\u00a0Resources\u00a0 \u00a0Virginia\u2019s\u00a0HIV surveillance trends\u00a0indicate\u00a0increases in HIV diagnoses in 2024 among:\u00a0 Youth\u00a0(15\u201319 years &#8211; all races\/ethnicities)\u00a0 Hispanic\/Latino [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":510,"featured_media":0,"parent":25,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2744","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HIV and Syphilis Updates for Virginia Providers\u00a0 - Clinicians<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, 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