Balanitis is inflammation of the glans penis. Patients with balanitis often present with penile pain, swelling, and erythema of the glans. Balanoposthitis describes the same condition that also involves the foreskin. Recurrent episodes are suggestive of diabetes. Balanitis and balanoposthitis are primarily infectious in origin, with Candida being the most common etiologic organism. Phimosis increases the risk of balanitis, whereas circumcision significantly decreases the risk. Treatment of balanitis typically involves topical antifungals, which can be augmented by topical corticosteroids and oral antifungals. Secondary bacterial infections may be treated with topical antibiotics. This activity reviews the risk factors, evaluation, and management of balanitis, highlighting the importance of the interprofessional team in enhancing care for affected patients.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18119
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
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)
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
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Male Genital, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases