Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
Who We Are
The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program focuses on intervening in the spread of STDs in our community and reducing the complications of these diseases. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are key priorities that guide our STD prevention work.
What We Do
- Surveillance - monitor trends in morbidity, particularly for communities disproportionately affected
- Perform investigative activities to locate and refer for examination and/or treatment to people who are suspected of having STDs
- Educate the community on prevention methods and ways to decrease STDs
- Provider detailing - serves as a resource for providers
What We Offer
All of our services are confidential and client-centered, including:
- Bicillin Access - Syphilis Treatment (by provider referrals only)
- Technical Assistance to providers in the community, including in-services and detailing, by request
- Education and Outreach Presentations by request
- Partner notifications, including anonymous disclosure assistance
Increasing Concerns in Stanislaus County
Untreated syphilis can be transmitted from mother to child in utero, leading to congenital syphilis, which can cause severe illness, including death. Since 2012, there has been a dramatic increase in congenital syphilis in California, especially in San Joaquin Valley region. Stanislaus County has also been greatly impacted by increasing syphilis and congenital syphilis in the community.
DGI is caused by a complication of untreated gonorrhea, which happens when gonorrhea invades other areas of the body.
More information on DGI can be found at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Disseminated-Gonococcal-Infection.aspx
For Pregnant Females:
Syphilis in Pregnancy - Get Tested [English]
Protect Your Baby from Syphilis [English | Spanish]
STDs during Pregnancy [English | Spanish]
How to Get Tested:
- Check with your primary care provider or visit an Urgent Care
- FPA Women's Health https://www.fpawomenshealth.com/locations/detail/24/modesto
- Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center
- McHenry Medical Office (MMO)
1209 Woodrow Ave B-10, Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 558-5312 / https://www.schsa.org/clinics/ - Paradise Medical Office (PMO)
401 Paradise Rd, Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 558-4000 / https://www.schsa.org/clinics/
TellYourPartner: Let your partner know they should get tested
Learn More at California Department of Public Health STD Control Branch
Clinician Checklist
Reporting
- CalREDIE Provider Portal User Account Authorization Form
- Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR)
- Resources for CMR & Public Health Reporting
Helpful Links
- 2019 California STD Data
- CDC Syphilis Treatment Guidelines
- Evaluation and Management of Pregnant Women with Syphilis
- • Expanded Syphilis Screening Recommendations for the Prevention of Congenital Syphilis
- • Health Alert: Increasing Cases of Congenital Syphilis and Syphilis Among Females in Northern California
- Evaluating Infants for Congenital Syphilis
- Learn about Gonorrhea Treatment and Care
For clinical questions, enter your consult online at the STD Clinical Consultation Network
