Over the last decade, rates of syphilis in Australia have increased by more than 50 per cent, and in 2025 there were 14 cases of congenital syphilis. These figures demonstrate the ongoing need for timely testing, screening, and treatment of syphilis, and the crucial role primary care workers play in reducing syphilis in the community.
This live interactive webinar, in collaboration with Queensland Syphilis Surveillance Service (QSSS) is designed to provide primary care workers in Queensland with an introduction to syphilis, including testing, treatment and management, and the role of primary care in controlling syphilis transmission.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this course and its components, participants will be able to:
- Identify priority populations to routinely screen for syphilis.
- Describe the clinical stages of syphilis and identify clinical symptoms.
- State the importance of syphilis partner notification and contact tracing.
- Locate relevant national and state guidelines and resources for the testing and management of syphilis.