WHO: Dr. Ronald O. Valdiserri, Deputy Director CDC's National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention

WHAT: Dr. Valdiserri will discuss "Primary and Secondary Syphilis- United States, 2000-2001," an article in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. He will highlight progress among populations and regions most affected by the disease, as well as a significant increase in syphilis rates among U.S. men. He will also examine progress toward the national goal of eliminating syphilis by 2005, and challenges posed by outbreaks among certain populations, including gay and bisexual men.

WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2002
12:00 12:30 PM ET
Brief remarks followed by Q/A.

WHERE: At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942 Teleconference name: CDC

A full transcript of this teleconference will be available following the teleconference on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media

This teleconference will also be audio webcast. Listen LIVE online at http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media.

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Contact: Amy Martin
amy.martin@ogilvypr.com
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
30-Oct-2002