Find information and resources about how to report various sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in South Dakota, including syphilis and congenital syphilis. For more information on treating and screening STIs, visit the CDC.
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Upcoming STI Training
May 16, 2024, 1:00 pm CST.
The South Dakota STI Program is excited to provide a 1-hour Syphilis training through the University of Washington- St. Louis on May 16th, 2024 at 1pm (CST). This training will provide an overview of the most recent advancements in epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of syphilis. If you have any questions, please get in touch with the STI Program Manager, Kacee Redden.
- St. Louis PTC – Clinical ELearning Collaborative 2023:
May 30, 2024 – 12pm-1pm(CST) – Register - St. Louis PTC – STI Intensive Course 2023:
June 27th-28th, 2024 – 8am-4:30pm(CST) – Register
To view all of the courses, visit https://courses.nnptc.org/upcoming_classes.html.
Thank you for your continued diligence and partnership in the mission to reduce the rates of STIs in South Dakota.
Extencilline Clinical Information
In January, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made aware that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announced the availability of Extencilline (benzathine benzylpenicillin injection, powder, for suspension) to address the ongoing shortages of Bicillin L-A®. At that time, CDC directed all to the FDA’s distribution and administration information in a letter to healthcare providers (see the “Dear Healthcare Provider Letter”). The preparation and administration of Extencilline, as well as the contraindications for prescribing, differ from those for Bicillin-LA®. CDC has provided a clinical information resource to more clearly delineate some of those differences and offer appropriate guidance. Please share this resource widely with your networks.
Syphilis in South Dakota
From only 41 syphilis cases in 2016 to 1,351 in 2023, South Dakota has seen syphilis cases skyrocket in just a few years. The largest spike occurred between 2020’s 100 cases to 2021’s 874. As a health care provider, South Dakotans need your help. Learn how to reduce the rising syphilis rates with screening and testing.
Download Syphilis Healthcare Guidance:
Download Syphilis Infographics:
The Resurgence of Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis: What Do We Do Now?
SD-DOH and GPTLHB, in partnership with the STI Prevention Training Centers from the University of Washington in St. Louis, offered a free syphilis education session. The session is geared towards providers and focused on clinical care.
Syphilis Intensive Training — STD Prevention Training Center
- Syphilis in Pregnancy & Congenital Syphilis | Handouts
- Deep Dive into Test Interpretation, Staging & Intro to Neurosyphilis | Handouts
- Basics | Handouts
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