Rising Congenital Syphilis Cases: Test for Syphilis During Pregnancy
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has issued DPH Numbered Memo BCD 2023-06. Surveillance data from 2022 shows a rise in congenital syphilis cases in Wisconsin. This memo provides updated guidance for syphilis testing, reporting, and treatment during pregnancy in Wisconsin.
Please distribute this memo widely.
All of our memos can be found on the DPH Communicable Diseases Memos webpage.
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