Congenital Syphilis Resources
Pregnant women and women of childbearing age need to know about congenital syphilis. They need proper health care and support. Health care providers in Texas provide critical screening, diagnosis, and treatment to prevent congenital syphilis. They also offer vital treatment for infants with confirmed or suspected congenital syphilis. Community organizations support these women and children by connecting them to resources to support to ensure they get the testing and treatment they need. See the information below on resources for women, health care providers, and community organizations
Resources for Treatment of Syphilis in Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis, HIV, and Hepatitis B Testing and Pregnancy: State Requirements for Texas Clinicians Screening for Syphilis in Pregnancy
- CDC Treatment Guidelines
- Texas Infant Evaluation and Treatment Cascade Flowchart
- Considerations for the Implementation of Point-of-Care Tests for Syphilis
- Ongoing Care of Congenital and Perinatal Infections Program at UT Health San Antonio. This program provides free 24/7 telehealth support for health care providers on all neonatal infections, including congenital syphilis.
- San Antonio Metro Health Clinician Ambassador Program
Resources For Patients
- Your Texas Benefits
- Congenital Syphilis is on the Rise
- STD testing locations
- Texas Benefits for Pregnant Women
- Healthy Texas Women
- Health Resources and Services Administration – Find A Health Center Near You
- Texas Health and Human Services – Mental Health and Substance Use Resources
- Texas Home Visiting Programs for Pregnant Women and Families with Young Children
Educational Opportunities for Health Care Providers and Community Organizations
- DSHS 2024 Grand Rounds Presentation – Innovation in Diagnostic and Programmatic Approaches for Perinatal Syphilis
- National Network of STD Clinical Prevention Training Centers
- Syphilis in Babies Reflects Health System Failures