Clinical Forum: The Syphilis Surge in South Australia
Wednesday, 01 May 2024 - Wednesday, 01 May 2024
Time: 6:00 pm (registrations and light refreshments) - 8:30 pm
Venue: SHINE SA, 64c Woodville Road, Woodville
Rates of syphilis continue to rise in South Australia. While syphilis is preventable, when left untreated it can lead to serious health complications. Health professionals play an essential role in encouraging the screening, testing and treatment of syphilis. Presented by SHINE SA GP, Dr Nicola Chynoweth, this forum will discuss the latest information on syphilis and its implications for South Australian health professionals. This session will cover:
• Signs and symptoms of syphilis
• Syphilis testing, and treatment
• How to interpret syphilis results
• Understanding priority populations in syphilis screening.
We encourage the following professionals to attend: doctors, nurses, midwives, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and allied health professionals.