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Title: Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases: International Traveler; Tick Borne Illnesses; Herpesvirus
Faculty: Donald Kaye, M.D., M.A.C.P., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A., Kenneth Kaye, M.D.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

TOPIC 1: Advice for the International Traveler.

Upon completion of this session, using recommendations from the CDC and evidence-based guidelines from IDSA, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Recommend the general preventive measures including what not to eat and drink.
  2. Order the needed immunizations.
  3. Prescribe for the prevention of malaria, diarrhea and other illnesses of travelers.
  4. Prescribe for the management of diarrhea of travelers.

TOPIC 2: Common Issues Surrounding Tick Borne Illnesses in the U.S.

Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, EBM, COMP

  1. Determine the major tick vectors in the United States and their associated diseases.
  2. Relate the proper technique for tick removal.
  3. Differentiate the clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatment of the major tick borne diseases in the United States: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever as per the CDC and IDSA Guidelines.

TOPIC 3: Herpesvirus Infections.

Upon completion of this session, using the recommendations and evidence-based guidelines of ACIP and AAP, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

  1. Relate the clinically pertinent aspects of herpesvirus infections.
  2. Diagnose the syndromes, clinical complications and attributes of recurrent disease.
  3. Use anti-virals where appropriate in management of herpes virus infections.
  4. Viruses to be covered include:
    1. Herpes simplex virus;
    2. Epstein-Barr virus;
    3. Cytomegalovirus;
    4. Varicella-zoster virus;
    5. HHV6

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    Title: Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases: International Traveler; Tick Borne Illnesses; Herpesvirus
    Faculty: Donald Kaye, M.D., M.A.C.P., Stephen J. Gluckman, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.I.D.S.A., Kenneth Kaye, M.D.

    Original Release Date: July 1, 2018  Expiration Date: July 1, 2021

    TOPIC 1: Advice for the International Traveler.

    Upon completion of this session, using recommendations from the CDC and evidence-based guidelines from IDSA, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Recommend the general preventive measures including what not to eat and drink.
    2. Order the needed immunizations.
    3. Prescribe for the prevention of malaria, diarrhea and other illnesses of travelers.
    4. Prescribe for the management of diarrhea of travelers.

    TOPIC 2: Common Issues Surrounding Tick Borne Illnesses in the U.S.

    Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to: GL, EBM, COMP

    1. Determine the major tick vectors in the United States and their associated diseases.
    2. Relate the proper technique for tick removal.
    3. Differentiate the clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatment of the major tick borne diseases in the United States: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever as per the CDC and IDSA Guidelines.

    TOPIC 3: Herpesvirus Infections.

    Upon completion of this session, using the recommendations and evidence-based guidelines of ACIP and AAP, the participant should be able to: EBM, GL, COMP

    1. Relate the clinically pertinent aspects of herpesvirus infections.
    2. Diagnose the syndromes, clinical complications and attributes of recurrent disease.
    3. Use anti-virals where appropriate in management of herpes virus infections.
    4. Viruses to be covered include:
      1. Herpes simplex virus;
      2. Epstein-Barr virus;
      3. Cytomegalovirus;
      4. Varicella-zoster virus;
      5. HHV6
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