Cholera is an acute secretory diarrhea caused by toxigenic strains of Vibrio cholerae, a gram-negative, comma-shaped bacterium. Cholera is characterized by severe, acute, large-volume, watery diarrhea resulting in rapid dehydration and is associated with high mortality if not treated promptly. Transmission occurs via the fecal-oral route through contaminated water or food. Cholera, which is typically found in low- and middle-income countries, has historically been endemic in the Asian subcontinent, causing pandemics. Today, cholera persists in regions of the world with unsatisfactory hygienic conditions and regions afflicted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. Water, sanitation, and hygiene are integral parts of preventing transmission. Prompt oral rehydration therapy and antibiotics are the cornerstones for the treatment of cholera. The new oral vaccines have increased survival and excellent prognosis with appropriate treatment. This activity outlines the epidemiology, evaluation, treatment, and prevention of cholera and underscores the role of the interprofessional team in the prompt evaluation and treatment of patients with this disease to improve their care and clinical outcomes.
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- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/31153
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 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: Adolescent Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases