Healthcare Provider Resources (for syphilis)

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A Call to Action: Syphilis in Oklahoma - Webinar provided by the Denver Prevention Training Center (Denver PTC), originally aired August 2017

2015 STD Treatment Guideline - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Recommendations for Providing Quality STD Clinical Services (STD QCS) - CDC

Clinical Guidelines for Primary, Secondary and Latent Syphilis - SHHR, 2019

Clinical Guidelines for Syphilis During Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis - SHHR, 2019

Syphilis Screening Quick Tips - SHHR, 2020

Syphilis Staging and Treatment Quick Guide for Providers - Used with approval from the Arizona Department of Health Services

Congenital Syphilis Quick Facts for Oklahoma - SHHR, 2020

 WARNING: This links below contain pictures of syphilis sores, which can be subtle or very obvious. These photos show explicit presentations of syphilis sores on genitals and other body parts. Please DO NOT use these photos to self-diagnose. Syphilis is sometimes called "The Great Imitator" as it can look like many other conditions. If you have signs or symptoms that concern you, please see a healthcare provider, or visit your local health department.

Images of Syphilis

• Primary
• Secondary
• Neuro/Ocular
• Early Congenital
• Late Congenital

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