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Congenital Syphilis – Test, Treat, Report!
Mississippi Medicaid (DOM)·MS · OB-GYN, Family Medicine·Provider Notice
Effective date
May 24, 2023
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Mississippi health department has implemented mandatory syphilis testing requirements for all prenatal care providers. Providers must test pregnant patients three times (first trimester, third trimester, and at delivery) and report all syphilis cases within one business day by phone to MSDH.
Action Required
Immediately: OB-GYN providers in Mississippi must implement three mandatory syphilis tests per pregnancy (first trimester/initial visit, third trimester, and at delivery). Add testing reminders to prenatal visit templates in EMR. Staff must report all syphilis cases within one business day by calling MSDH at 601-576-7723. Update prenatal care workflows to ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.