Enhanced Congenital Syphilis Response & Prevention
SHOT
Syphilis Home Observed Treatment
There has been a
continued increase in the
number of women with
syphilis in Louisiana.
Louisiana ranks #1 in the nation
for congenital syphilis case rates.
Louisiana's rate is 4x
the national average.
•
•
Pilot project in Regions 4, 6, and 7 for pregnant
women and their partners.
.
Project now active in four regions
Primary goal: increase access to appropriate
treatment
Eligible patients meet the following criteria
.
•
No history of penicillin allergy
Must have access to working telephone landline
or cellular service
Untreated
syphilis
infections can
lead to severe
health issues.
In pregnant women and
newborns, syphilis can cause:
miscarriage, stillbirth, low birth
weight or other birth defects
Syphilis can be treated and cured with antibiotics.
If you are diagnosed with syphilis,
your healthcare provider may be able
to refer you for treatment at home.
LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH
Louisiana
Health Hub
●
•
.
Live in an area with 911 and EMS
Any pregnant women must also have no
complications of pregnancy which would preclude
treatment in the home
Home visits conducted by OPH Nurses accompanied
by Disease Investigation Specialists and/or Perinatal
Case Managers
SavaView entire presentation