Session Objectives

Upon completion of this activity learners should be able to: 

• Identify the modes of transmission and primary risk factors for congenital syphilis.
• Describe the mandatory syphilis screening stages for pregnant women in Texas according to the Texas Health and Safety Code.
• Recognize the clinical symptoms of congenital syphilis in infants across different age groups.
• Apply knowledge of appropriate syphilis treatment protocols for pregnant women, including penicillin desensitization.
• Analyze barriers to care in Tarrant County that contribute to missed treatment opportunities for congenital syphilis.