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Prevent the Downward Spiral: Restoring the Gut Microbiota to Reduce Recurrent C. difficile Infection

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Overview / Abstract:

Are we waiting too long? It’s time to get off this ride to avoid the downward spiral of recurrent C. difficile. Paul Feuerstadt, MD, Teena Chopra, MD and Kevin Garey, PharmD, discuss the gut microbiota role, management of C. difficile infection in special populations, safety and efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation, and emerging microbiota restoration therapies.

Expiration

Dec 08, 2021

Discipline(s)

Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME

Format

Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.25

Accreditation

ACCME, ACPE

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Teena Chopra, MD, MPH
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Corporate Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology, and Antibiotic Stewardship
Wayne State University
Detroit Medical Center
Director of Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention
Vibra Hospital
Detroit, MI

Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
Gastroenterology Center of Connecticut
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine
Yale University School of Medicine
Hamden, CT

Kevin W. Garey, PharmD, MS, FASHP
Professor and Chair
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Houston, TX

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Supported by an educational grant from Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

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