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Congenital syphilis notification form

Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

Summary

The majority of infectious syphilis cases are notified by sexual health clinics who have access to a web-based REDCap database to input their data directly. Health practitioners working outside sexual health clinics who diagnose infectious or congenital syphilis cases are required to complete this questionnaire and send it to ESR for entry into REDCap (further instructions are in the form). Please select the appropriate form - this is for congenital cases.

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