Campylobacter is a bacterial species that represents an exceedingly common cause of diarrheal illness worldwide. This infection is associated with undercooked poultry, raw milk, and contaminated water consumption. Patients typically present with a self-limited diarrheal illness lasting 5 to 7 days. This activity illustrates the evaluation and management of Campylobacter and explains the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with this condition.Clinicians will enhance their knowledge of Campylobacter infections, including associated risk factors, clinical presentations, and geographical variations. Participants will also gain awareness of the increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and prolonged illness among immunocompromised and elderly patients. There is an emphasis on the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients with Campylobacter, providing clinicians with valuable insights to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/18790
- 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: Gastroenterology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, GI (incl. Liver, Pancreas, Bilary), Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Infectious Diseases