JS1415 Las Colinas Medical Center: Case Presentations: Can We Prevent Epidemics of West Nile Encephalitis? (010814)

Irving, TX US
January 8, 2014

Lecture and formal discussion to update physicians in previously identified, as needed topic areas, utilizing case presentation, slide presentation, videotapes, x-rays and discussions.

Target Audience

This program is appropriate for physicians, nurses and allied health professionals.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Understand the mosquito-bird cycle that propagates West Nile epidemics.

2. Review the meterological conditions that predispose to West Nile epidemics.

3. Learn how mosquito surveillance of West Nile infection rates in mosquitos can predict West Nile epidemics before human cases begin to increase.

4. Understand the safety and effectiveness of aerial spraying of insecticides to preempt an impending West Nile epidemic.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/08/2014
Course expires: 
01/08/2014
Event starts: 
01/08/2014 - 12:00pm CST
Event ends: 
01/08/2014 - 1:00pm CST
Cost:
$0.00
Las Colinas Medical Center
6800 N. MacArthur Blvd
Classroom III
Irving, TX 75039
United States

Michael Waldron, MD- Course Director

Robert Haley, MD- Speaker

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA
  • 1.00 Attendance

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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