Syphilis

01. Reporting Requirements. Each case or suspected case of syphilis must be reported to th e Department or Health District within three (3) working days of identification. (3-17-22) 02. Investigation. Each reported case of primary, secondary, or early latent syphilis must b e investigated by the Department or Health District. Each person diagnosed with primary, secondary, or early laten t infectious syphilis is required to inform all sexual contacts that they may have been exposed to a sexually transmitte d infection, or provide sufficient information to public health officials so they may locate contacts and ensure that eac h is offered prompt diagnosis and treatment under Section 39-605, Idaho Code. (3-17-22) 03. Testing Without an Informed Consent. A physician may order blood tests for syphilis when a n informed consent is not possible and there has been, or is likely to be, significant exposure to a person’s blood o r body fluids by a person providing emergency or medical services. (3-17-22) 731. -- 739. (RESERVED)