Genesee County Health Department - Better Life Through Better Health


	Syphilis Information and Resources This page has archived information regarding the Syphilis Outbreak that occurred in Genesee County from 2008-2009. New syphilis cases are still occurring but have declined significantly from the outbreak period.
	Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions About Syphilis	Genesee County Health Department Clinics By Appointment Men's Services McCree Courts & Human Services Center (2^nd Floor) located in Downtown Flint 630 S. Saginaw Street, Flint MI 48502 Phone: 810-257-3440 Women's Services Burton Health Center G-3373 S. Saginaw Street Burton, MI 48529 Phone: 810-237-4538
	Syphilis continues to be spread among Genesee County citizens! Genesee County is reporting the highest numbers of infectious syphilis cases in over 20 years! Click Here for the GCHD Syphilis Fact Sheet Who should be tested? Immediate testing is especially important for: Anyone who has present signs and symptoms of syphilis or has had past signs and symptoms of syphilis Anyone who has had sexual contact with someone with symptoms of syphilis Anyone who who participates in behaviors that make it more likely to contract syphilis including Substance use Unprotected sex Multiple partners Anyone who has tested positive for other sexually transmitted diseases (STD) Pregnant women Anyone who thinks that he or she may be at risk of contracting syphilis or another sexually transmitted disease should be tested Further Information Press Releases Press Release #1 - Syphilis Outbreak in Genesee County Press Release #2 - Syphilis Outbreak Continues Press Release # 3 - Syphilis Outbreak Update Press Release # 4 - Syphilis Cases Surpass 100 Syphilis Fact Sheet Health Department Adult Services Information Adult / Teen Clinic Information Sexually Transmitted Diseases Healthy Sexuality Community Resource Guide Information for Clinicians Syphilis Screening Criteria Sexual Risk Assessment Form Sexually Transmitted Diseases Statistics (MDCH) STD Treatment Guidelines (CDC) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Last update: 09/20/2010