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Early Syphilis in Oregon
Current Data
The 47 cases of early syphilis reported in 2002 represent a significant 25 case (114%) increase compared to 2001.
Factsheet
Syphilis is a complex sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It has often been called "the great imitator" because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases.
A Rash of Syphilis (pdf) CD Summary Issue September 23, 2003 Vol. 52, No. 19
Syphilis Outbreak Resources from Multnomah County
- Memo to Providers serving HIV+ persons in Portland (OR) Metro Area (pdf)
- RE: Emerging local syphilis epidemic
- Summary: Syphilis outbreaks in MSM have recently been reported in several West Coast cities.
- CDC's 2002 Syphilis Basics for Adult HIV(-) Persons (pdf)
- Includes: Syphilis Considerations in the HIV(+) Person
- Syphilis Elimination - Dark Field Testing Available at Multnomah County STD Clinic (pdf)
- Includes: WHO, WHAT, WHY, WHERE, HOW (referral), COST
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- Also: how to make a referral
Diagnostic tools for providers
These full-color diagnostic alogorithms can be downloaded and printed as 8.5 x 11 reference sheets. (Courtesy of The California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center)
 Primary syphilis (pdf)(148K)
Includes: clinical presentation, reporting requirements, sexual history risk assessment, diagnostic issues and treatment regimens.
 Secondary syphilis (pdf)(209K)
Includes: clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, reporting requirements, sexual history risk assessment, diagnostic issues and treatment regimens.
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