IT'S ABOUT SYPHILIS
Syphilis is a significant public health issue in California, particularly among men who have sex with men. Education and training of medical providers and health professionals on diagnosis and treatment of patients for syphilis is integral to addressing the syphilis epidemic. The California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center (PTC) has two algorithms to assist medical care providers in evaluating patients for primary and secondary syphilis. The algorithms present information in a concise flow chart format that guides medical care providers in their evaluation of patients with a suspicious genital ulcer, a new onset rash, or an atypical warty lesion. In addition, the algorithms include: color photos of the range of physical findings in primary and secondary syphilis; information on sexual history, risk assessment, physical exam diagnostic issues; treatment and follow-up; reporting and partner management.
Primary Syphilis Algorithm Online Version (11 x 17)
Secondary Syphilis Algorithm Online Version (11 x 17)
Two versions of the primary syphilis algorithm and the secondary syphilis algorithm are available on SWAP, as an 11 x 17 poster version and a version that prints a 3 page format on 8½ x 11 paper. All of them may be downloaded from the SWAP Materials Search Page.
MORE RESOURCES
The SWAP website has additional syphilis resources. Check out the Look Before You Lick poster which is available in English and Spanish, or the Syphilis Fact Sheets. To make sure you view a complete selection of syphilis-related materials, select "Syphilis" from the list under STD Topics and Syndromes at the left side of the SWAP Material Search Page. Click here to check out our materials.
Here are more examples of syphilis-related materials on our site.
Stick Figures -- Get Tested for Syphilis
Get Tested Notebook
