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Syphilis Information for Health Professionals
General information about prevention, screening, diagnosis, complications, treatment, and reporting.
Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine) Shortage
There has been a recall of specific lots of Bicillin® L-A (Penicillin G Benzathine Injectable Suspension) and CDC anticipates a limited supply moving forward. Additional information and prioritization recommendations can be found at Bicillin L-A® Recall and Anticipated Shortage (PDF) and on the CDC: Bicillin® L-A webpage.

Screening and Treating Syphilis
- Clinical diagnosis, interpreting tests, and screening and treatment guidelines

Reporting Syphilis
- Case definition and tools to report a case

Syphilis in Pregnancy and Congenital Syphilis
- Information for health professionals on working with pregnant people

Syphilis Training and Resources
- Training modules and additional resources for health care providers
Last Updated: 12/23/2025