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Sparing and Restoring the Gut Microbiota: Clinical Case Challenges: Treatment of C. difficile Infection

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Overview / Abstract:

Dr. Sahil Khanna and Dr. Kevin Garey use a case-based approach to walk participants through the selection of therapy for two patients with C. difficile infection. Discussion topics include risk factors, triaging severity of infection, and guideline-recommended therapies. Clinical decision points throughout the activity allow learners to test their skills in managing patients with C. difficile, identify risk factors, and treat with available antimicrobial therapies.

Expiration

Aug 31, 2021

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME

Format

Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

.75

Accreditation

ACCME, ACPE

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Sahil Khanna, MBBS, MS
Associate Professor of Medicine
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Kevin W. Garey, PharmD, MS
Professor and Chair
University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Houston, TX

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

Sponsored by the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL).

Supported by educational grants from Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., and Merck & Company.

Keywords / Search Terms

ACHL C. difficile, CME/CE/CPE, ID-week, Dr. Feuerstadt, Dr. Khanna, Dr. Garey, microbiome, gut microbiota, role of the gut, recurrent, infections, infectious disease, physician, pharmacists, , microbiota restoration therapy, FMT, fecal microbiota transplant, intestinal microbiota transplant, fecal microbiota for transplantation, bacterial infections, gram-negative, clinical cases, fidaxomicin, vancomycin Free CE CME

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