Sexually Transmitted Diseases Program

Recommendation for Expanded Syphilis Screening to Reduce Rising Rates of Congenital Syphilis

Increase Syphilis Testing in All Pregnant People and Adults Ages 18 to 50 to Prevent Congenital Syphilis

All STD cases diagnosed or treated in New Mexico are required by law to be reported to the STD Program in Santa Fe. Additionally, any medical laboratory anywhere in the United States performing testing for New Mexico must report positive results to the New Mexico STD Program in Santa Fe.

Congenital Syphilis Algorithm

Clinical Interpretation of Syphilis Screening Algorithms

On January 10th, 2007, the New Mexico Practice Act was amended to allow for Expedited Partner Therapy for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is the practice of treating the sex partners of patients diagnosed with certain STDs by providing treatment to the partners without medical evaluation.

Public Health Order – Congenital Syphilis

This infographic on evaluating patients was provided as an attachment to support the letter to providers on responding to syphilis.