Syphilis
(Treponema pallidum)
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused
by the corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Treponema pallidum. The number of
syphilis cases in Wisconsin have been decreasing, yet syphilis
prevention remains an important objective because of the serious
consequences of untreated or inadequately treated syphilis and its role
as a potential risk factor for HIV infection and transmission. Wisconsin
is currently involved in the National Plan to Eliminate Syphilis.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control home
General information
Syphilis
fact sheet (PDF, 20 KB) Hmong
(PDF, 39 KB)
Information for health professionals
This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category II disease:
Report to
the patient's local public health department electronically, through the Wisconsin
Electronic Disease Surveillance System
(WEDSS), by mail or fax using the Sexually Transmitted Disease
Laboratory and Morbidity Epidemiologic Case Report F44243
(Word, 138 KB) or by other means within 72 hours upon recognition of a
case. DHS
Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting and
public health follow-up guidelines: Syphilis
EpiNet (PDF, 23 KB)
STD
Treatment Guidelines - CDC
Additional Information
American
Social Health Association (ASHA) (Exit DHS)
Contacts
Wisconsin
state and local
STD control staff
Wisconsin
Local Health Departments - Regional offices - Tribal agencies
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Last Revised:
June 25, 2012 |
