As congenital syphilis cases continue to surge in the United States, novel approaches are needed to increase testing and treatment. Two recent studies, presented at CROI 2024, held in Denver, propose the emergency department (ED) may be an optimal location for syphilis screening programs.
“I believe the ER is an ideal place to screen for syphilis, as well as any other conditions that disproportionately affect people who have limited access to healthcare, and should be