GameChangers: A New Fungus Among Us
GameChangers: A New Fungus Among Us
Several outbreaks of a relatively new, resistant fungal infection – candida auris – have been reported in the Pacific Northwest. It is highly contagious and its mortality has approached 60%. Listen in as we discuss what to watch for and how to prepare if this reaches your geography.
THE GAMECHANGER: Candida auris is resistant to most antifungals, has high plasticity, and its mortality approaches 60%.
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Discuss characteristics of C. auris infections that make it difficult to avoid outbreaks
2. Describe issues surrounding treatment of serious infections with C. auris
Geoffrey C. Wall, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CG
Professor of Clinical Sciences
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dr. Wall is a member of the Janssen Speaker’s Bureau. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Course fee includes course, course materials, and CPE credit submission to CPE Monitor.
Course is non-refundable.
Release Date: February 26, 2024
Planned Expiration Date: February 26, 2025
Copyright 2024, CEimpact. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction of this course without express permission is strictly forbidden.
CEImpact is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Obtain CPE credit by completing the course, followed by the exam and evaluation (if applicable). Once successfully completed, your course will appear in your Completed Courses tab. Access your CPE statement of credit at www.MyCPEMonitor.net.
¹CEImpact provides you with two (2) opportunities to complete the exam. The learner will not receive CPE credit after two failed attempts.
Additional information
| Duration | 0h 30m |
|---|---|
| Topic Designator | Disease State/Drug Therapy |
| ACPE | Yes |
| ACPE Topic | 01 Drug Therapy |
| Role | Pharmacist |
| Media-Type | Podcast |
| Release Date | 2/26/24 |
| CEUs | 0.05 |
| Rating | 4 |
| ACPE Number | 0107-0000-24-058-H01-P |
