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Sexually transmitted diseases control branch

 

The mission of the CDPH Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Control Branch is to reduce the transmission and impact of STD and viral hepatitis in California, particularly for those communities disproportionately affected by these infections. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our public health work, we embrace and value the contributions of all communities across California to fulfill our public health mission. In collaboration with local health jurisdictions and other community partners in public and private sectors, the STD Control Branch supports equitable STD and viral hepatitis prevention and control efforts by providing statewide leadership, policy, guidelines, training, technical assistance, surge capacity, and outbreak response, and by supporting safety-net service delivery in priority settings and populations. 

 The number of infants born with congenital syphilis has grown from 33 in 2012 to 446 in 2019, including 125 stillbirths

From 2018-2019, syphilis in babies ā€“ or congenital syphilis ā€“ increased over 40 percent nationwide. In 2019, 24 percent of those cases were from California. Prenatal care is crucial for every pregnancy. Without early and regular prenatal care, a pregnant person may not know that their baby is at risk for congenital syphilis.

Contact Us

Phone: (510) 620-3400
CONFIDENTIAL FAX: (916) 636-6212 (For confidential morbidity reports, out of state laboratories, and partner service referrals)
General Fax (NOT CONFIDENTIAL): (510) 620-3180

 Mailing Address:

California Department of Public Health
STD Control Branch

850 Marina Bay Parkway
Building P, 2nd Floor
Richmond, CA 94804-6403

Email:

stdcb@cdph.ca.gov

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