Episode 5 - An In-depth Discussion on Syphilis With Dr Meredith Clement, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. Recorded at The 2023 RWHAP CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, Dec 4, 2023

Episode 5 - An In-depth Discussion on Syphilis With Dr Meredith Clement, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. This special episode was recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, on December 4th, 2023.In this special episode of Going anti-Viral, recorded live from the 2023 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program CLINICAL CONFERENCE in Portland, OR, Dr Michael Saag speaks with Dr Meredith Clement, Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. They discuss the history and increasing prevalence of syphilis, the contributing factors to its resurgence, and its various stages. Dr Clement also highlights the current challenges in syphilis treatment, such as medication shortages and the need for rigorous screenings during prenatal care.00:08 Introduction and Welcome00:57 Discussing the History and Prevalence of Syphilis01:40 Understanding the Decline of Syphilis in the 1990s02:21 Current State of Syphilis Cases and Demographics03:29 Challenges in Prenatal Care and Congenital Syphilis07:05 Understanding the Stages of Syphilis09:47 Diagnosis and Testing for Syphilis13:53 Treatment Options for Syphilis15:53 Challenges and Future Directions in Syphilis Treatment22:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts__________________________________________________Produced by IAS-USA, Going anti–Viral is a podcast for clinicians involved in research and care in HIV, its complications, and other viral infections. This podcast is intended as a technical source of information for specialists in this field, but anyone listening will enjoy learning more about the state of modern medicine around viral infections.Going anti-Viral’s host is Dr Michael Saag, a physician, prominent HIV researcher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and volunteer IAS–USA board member. In most episodes, Dr Saag interviews an expert in infectious diseases or emerging pandemics about their area of specialty and current developments in the field. Other episodes are drawn from the IAS–USA vast catalogue of panel discussions, Dialogues, and other audio from various meetings and conferences. Email [email protected] to send feedback, show suggestions, or questions to be answered on a later episode.Follow Going anti-Viral on: Apple Podcasts YouTubeXFacebookInstagram...