U077 Sex, Sores, Science, and Surveillance: Syphilis in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION
Open admission to eligible categories, no tuition or ticket
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
8:30 PM
Syphilis epidemiology and Clinical Presentation in Adults
Erin H. Amerson, MD, FAAD
SPEAKERS
Erin H. Amerson, MD, FAAD
Sarah Jane Coates, MD, FAAD
Kieron S. Leslie, MBBS
SPEAKER 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.