Syphilis Update Discussion

Event Owner:ASHM

Event Description: Short-form, responsive update addressing the evolving syphilis landscape, diagnostics, and outbreak alerts.

Presenters:
Melanie Bissessor | SH Physician | MSHC
Sheranne Dobinson | SH Nurse | MSHC
Additional speakers TBC

Learning outcomes:

On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to: 
• Summarise current syphilis epidemiology and outbreak trends relevant to clinical practice.
• Recognise key clinical presentations of syphilis, including atypical and asymptomatic infection.
• Apply current guidelines for syphilis testing, interpretation, and management.
• Describe the role of partner notification and contact tracing in syphilis control.
• Increase confidence in discussing and managing syphilis in routine clinical care.

Recommended Resources:

Decision Making in Syphilis
Could it be Syphilis?

Endorsement and CPD: Endorsement is currently pending.

Funding: The Syphilis Update Discussion is supported by the Victorian Government.

For further information please contact ASHM Education email: [email protected] or phone number: 0431 320 429