STD: Information for Health Care Professionals

Congenital syphilis cases are rising in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a statewide memo to health care providers (PDF) calling for increased awareness and testing for the sexually transmitted infection (STI) syphilis. 2024 STI surveillance data shows a continued rise in congenital syphilis cases in the state. While cases of syphilis overall decreased during 2024, cases of congenital syphilis increased 24% (25 to 31) from 2023 to 2024. By comparison, Wisconsin had an average 0-2 congenital syphilis cases per year in the 2010’s.

Read the DHS news release about the rising cases of congenital syphilis

Do you know how to identify antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea?

Providers and case investigators should assess for suspected treatment failure (STF) among their patients and use tests of cure (TOCs) to assess for persistent cases that may be resistant to treatment.

Learn about antibiotic resistant gonorrhea and what you can do about it

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Last revised April 17, 2025