U102 Sex, Sores, Science, and Surveillance: Syphilis in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION
Syphilis is on the rise in the United States, and dermatologists should be up to date on its clinical presentation, workup and management. This session will update the audience on the latest clinical and epidemiologic trends in syphilis both here in the U.S. and globally. We will review how to screen for clinical complications, lab diagnosis and monitoring, and treatment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Report epidemiologic trends in syphilis in the US and globally.
Recognize diverse clinical presentations of syphilis in men, women and children, and screen for complications.
Test, treat, and monitor syphilis.
SCHEDULE
4:30 PM
Syphilis Overview
Erin H. Amerson, MD, FAAD
4:50 PM
Syphilis in MSM
Kieron S. Leslie, MBBS
5:10 PM
Syphilis in Children, Global Health updates
Sarah Jane Coates, MD, FAAD
DIRECTOR
Erin H. Amerson, MD, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Sarah Jane Coates, MD, FAAD
Kieron S. Leslie, MBBS
DISCLOSURES
Erin H. Amerson, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Sarah Jane Coates, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Kieron S. Leslie, MBBS
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.