Total Credits: 1.0 including 1.0 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
This presentation offers an update on sexually transmitted infections (STIs): their current diagnosis and treatment strategies. The recent dramatic rise in cases of congenital syphilis will also be covered. Participants will review the epidemiologic trends of infection, review the stages of syphilis, and learn to recognize the clinical manifestations associated with each stage. Treatment protocols, follow-up strategies, and partner management will be introduced. Special emphasis will be placed on the management of neurosyphilis and congenital syphilis, as well as current screening recommendations.
Dr. McLaughlin has no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program or presentation.
The Washington Osteopathic Medical Association is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association as a Category 1 CME Sponsor.
The WOMA strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Uniform Guidelines and AOA Accreditation Requirements.
Comments, questions, or complaints should be forwarded to WOMA Executive Director, Roseanne Andersen, by calling the WOMA office at 425-677-3930, by mail to WOMA, P.O. Box 1187, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, or by email to executivedirector@woma.org.
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Stephanie E. McLaughlin is a physician scientist whose translational research focuses on Neisseria gonorrhoeae pathogenesis, as well as public health treatment and prevention strategies. She also practices clinical medicine in general infectious diseases and HIV primary care at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA.
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