- CDC Fact Sheet on syphilis
- CDC Vital Signs on Newborn Syphilis (November 7, 2023)
- CDC Treatment Guidelines
- Resources for Clinicians
- VDH Resources for Health Professionals
- VDH Syphilis Guide for Providers
- CDC Taking a Sexual History
- NCSD Sexual Health and Your Patients: A Provider’s Guide
- CDC Recommendations for Providing Quality STD Clinical Services
- VDH Resource Connections- hub for HIV, STI and other related services available for referral
Health Department DIS remain accessible to providers by providing testing and treatment history, they also protect patient information and confirm that they are not inadvertently sharing PHI with unauthorized individuals.
For help with accessing DIS support from your Local Health Department, you may reach out to either of the Eastern Regional DIS Coordinators: Christine Vanover (804-332-0625) and Kaity Hauter (804-929-4215).
- CDC Syphilis Laboratory Information
- CDC STD Screening Recommendations
- Syphilis screening recommendations in Virginia
- Recommended clinician timeline for screening during pregnancy
- VDH STD/HIV Testing Locations and Information
- Considerations for the Implementation of Point of Care Tests for Syphilis (hhs.gov)
- VDH STD Prevention Website
- Virginia STD Data Reports
- About STI Statistics | STI Statistics | CDC
- Virginia Disease Prevention Hotline: 1-800-533-4148
Clinician Resources for Congenital Syphilis
MISSION: STOP SYPHILIS
Syphilis is on the rise in Eastern Virginia. To effectively combat the spread of this sexually transmitted infection, a comprehensive regional plan is essential. By implementing a multi-faceted approach, we can partner to work towards eradicating syphilis in our communities and improving the overall health and well-being of the people of Eastern Virginia.
10X
Over 10 times as many babies were born with syphilis in 2022 than in 2012.
9 in 10
Timely testing and treatment during pregnancy might have prevented almost 9 in 10 (88%) cases in 2022.
2 in 5
Two in 5 (40%) people who had a baby with syphilis did not get prenatal care.
Priority 1: Stabilize Financial Resources and Develop a Long-term Plan
Priority 2: Increase Surveillance Capacity
Priority 3: Develop Testing and Treatment Plans and Resources
Priority 4: Examine and Standardize Best Practices Across Existing Resources
Priority 5: Work to Expand Conventional and Rapid Testing for Syphilis
Priority 6: Develop a Plan to Help Eliminate Access Barriers to Treatment for Syphilis
Priority 7: Develop a Syphilis Communication Campaign for the Public and Providers
Priority 8: Develop and Track Metrics for Case Investigation that will Help Determine Successful Completion of Activities Surrounding Priorities
Priority 9: Align Virginia Regulatory Language with Federal Language
