HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Program

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If you are funded through the Maine CDC to provide related HIV, STD, or Viral Hepatitis services you will find information on contracting with the State of Maine, access to important reporting information and DHHS, Maine CDC, and Program policies.
If you are a private provider the following links will provide you with the most current treatment and care guidelines and recommendations and access to related polices, recommendations, and law.

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Webinar: Congenital Syphilis in Maine: Prevention=Cure

Date: Thursday, December 7 from 12-1pm
Recording of Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRF2udlC7b8
Presentation Slides (PDF)

Overview: Maine CDC is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and The Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center to offer a one-hour webinar for health care providers. The Resurgence of syphilis infections has resulted in congenital syphilis re-appearing in Maine. During this webinar, we review Maine syphilis epidemiology, recent changes in syphilis management guidelines, and clinical pearls, especially as they pertain to the management of pregnant individuals and infants.

Speakers:

1. Dr. Katherine Hsu: The Medical Director for the Division of STD Prevention & HIV/AIDS Surveillance, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Director of the Ratelle STD/HIV Prevention Training Center. She is also a Professor of Pediatrics and Attending Physician in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Boston University Medical Center. 
2. Dena Bushman MSN, MPH: The Medical Director for the STD, TB, Viral Hepatitis Programs at Maine CDC. She also is a nurse practitioner and sees patients and precepts learners at the City of Portland STD Clinic.
3. Emily Cason MPH: STD/HIV Surveillance Epidemiologist at Maine CDC
4. Marissa Paul MPH: Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor at Maine CDC

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• Information on contracting with the State of Maine (contract forms, budget reports)
• HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Resource Request Form
• STD
  • STD Case Report Form (Excel | PDF)
  • 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines
  • Maine 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines (PDF)
  • Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
  • EPT Chlamydia Handout (PDF)
  • EPT Gonorrhea Handout (PDF)
  • Syphilis Flyer (PDF)
• Congenital Syphilis (CS)
  • Maine has had multiple cases of congenital syphilis. These are the first cases of congenital syphilis in Maine in nearly 30 years. Syphilis cases are increasing, especially among women of reproductive age. Be sure to screen, test, and treat all pregnant patients for syphilis.
  • Congenital Syphilis Flyer (PDF)
  • Syphilis Screening Algorithm (PDF)
  • Syphilis Treatment Recommendations (PDF)
  • Congenital Syphilis (CS) HAN (PDF)
  • Syphilis HAN (PDF)
  • General CS info
  • CS Specific Treatment Guidelines
  • Syphilis During Pregnancy
• Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis A
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Guidelines and Recommendations
    • Patient Educational Materials
    • Sources for IG
  • Hepatitis B
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Guidelines and Recommendations
    • Vaccination of Adults
    • Vaccination of Children
    • Post Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Sources for HBIG
    • Patient Educational Materials
  • Hepatitis C
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Guidelines and Recommendations
    • Screening and Medical Management
    • Laboratory Testing
    • Patient Educational Materials
  • Perinatal Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C & Substance Use Disorders
    • Algorithm for Screening and Treating Hepatitis C in Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PDF)
    • Algorithm for Screening and Treating Hepatitis C in Perinatally Exposed Infants (PDF)
    • Hepatitis C and Pregnancy A Guide for Pregnant People with Hep C (PDF)
• Other Topics of Interest for Providers
  • Populations at risk for Viral Hepatitis