Using Surveillance Data to Respond to an Outbreak of Congenital Syphilis in Arizona Through Third-Trimester Screening Policies, 2017-2018.

Introduction: The number of congenital syphilis (CS) cases in Arizona quadrupled from an average of 14 cases annually before 2017 to 61 cases in 2018, and a statewide outbreak was declared. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) analyzed statewide surveillance data to identify missed opportunities for prevention and collaborated with the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) to inform response activities.

Methods: ADHS developed a metric to identify missed opportunities for CS prevention during pregnancy by using medical records, vital records, and case investigation notes for all mothers of infants born with CS from January 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018.

Management of Helicobacter Pylori in the United States: Results from a national survey of gastroenterology physicians.

Background And Aims: We sought to determine current knowledge and practices among gastroenterology physicians and assess adherence to current guidelines for H. pylori management.

Methods: Online surveys were distributed in 2014 to practicing gastroenterology physicians for information related to the diagnosis and treatment of H.