Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a metastrongyloid nematode, one of the most common pathogens that causes eosinophilic meningitis. Commonly referred to as the “rat lungworm,” it is transmitted by rats (definite hosts), snails, and slugs (intermediate hosts), among some other transport hosts. The parasite is most prevalent in Asia-Pacific; however, outbreaks and sporadic cases have been reported outside of the endemic areas. Nine species have been identified, but A. cantonensis and A costaricensis remain the most important human pathogens. This activity reviews the evaluation and management of Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and improving care for patients with this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/17582
- 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)
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
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Dermatopathology, General Pediatrics, Hematology, Hematology (Blood, BM), Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Pulmonology, Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary, Mediastinum