EM1710F "Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis" (IM GR-101317)

Overview

The purpose of this presentation is to provide an update of the epidemiology of invasive aspergillosis, describe the strengths and pitfalls of current diagnostic tools as well as recommended interventions for primary therapy of invasive aspergillosis.

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Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

  • Identify populations at high risk for invasive aspergillosis
  • Describe the clinical manifestations of invasive aspergillosis
  • Interpret the results of common diagnostic tests for invasive aspergillosis
  • List the antifungals recommended for primary therapy of invasive aspergillosis
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
10/18/2017
Course expires: 
11/17/2017
Cost:
$0.00
Part of: 
123 Internal Medicine Grand Rounds: Online 2017

Faculty

Photo: Ricardo M. La Hoz, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.T.Ricardo M. La Hoz, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.S.T.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of Infectious Diseases

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

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