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Syphilis in Washington
State
Most cases are predominantly found in men who have
sex with men (MSM). To view the most recent morbidity report
on reported syphilis cases see the link below:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/STD/morbidity.htm
Purpose of Reporting and
Surveillance
- To assess trends in epidemic
patterns, understand the impact of the burden of disease on
populations, the health care infrastructure, and to better
target population-level disease prevention efforts
- To assure the adequate treatment
of infected individuals in order to reduce the duration of
infectiousness and prevent sequelae of infection. (e.g.,
neurosyphilis, gumma)
- To identify cases in a timely
fashion in order to interrupt the chain of infection through
patient-level interventions such as management of sexual
contacts and behavioral risk reduction counseling
Legal Reporting Requirements
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Health care
providers: notifiable to local health jurisdiction
within 3 work days
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Hospitals:
notifiable to local health jurisdiction within 3 work
days
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Laboratories:
notifiable to local health jurisdiction within 2 work
days, specimen submission required to State Public
Health Laboratory or Public Health, Seattle & King
County laboratory
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Local health
jurisdictions: notify the Washington State Department of
Health (DOH), STD Services Section within 7 days of case
investigation completion; summary information required
within 21 days for all reported cases
Last
guideline update
June 2008 |
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