Pythium is a parasitic aquatic oomycete that causes vision-threatening keratitis. Clinically, morphologically and histopathologically, it closely mimics fungal keratitis. Prompt diagnosis, meticulous management, and regular follow-up are vital to get a good outcome. This activity describes the etiology, risk factors, clinical features, investigations, treatment options, differential diagnosis, and complications of Pythium keratitis.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/135487
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
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- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Surgery, Infectious Disease, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
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