Syphilis cases have been increasing in Maine over the past several years, particularly among women.
The increase in syphilis cases among women of reproductive age is concerning because of the potential risk of congenital syphilis if she is pregnant.
All pregnant persons at the first prenatal visit, and retest at 28 weeks gestation and at delivery if at high risk
Maine CDC recommends testing for syphilis in all patients who are obtaining any sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.
Providers should presumptively treat if a patient is symptomatic, is a contact to a syphilis case, belongs to a high-risk group, or if follow-up is uncertain.
Report all cases of syphilis to Maine CDC at 1-800-821-5821.
