Rhinocerebral mucormycosis, also known as zygomycosis, is a rare and potentially life-threatening disease caused by filamentous fungi that primarily affects the nose, paranasal sinuses, and brain. This condition predominantly targets individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with diabetic ketoacidosis, severe burns, organ transplants, prolonged corticosteroid therapy, hemochromatosis, HIV, neutropenia, malnutrition, and hematological malignancies. However, it’s crucial to note that mucormycosis can also occur in patients without any predisposing factors.This continuing education activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive insights into the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis. Given the rapid and aggressive nature of this fungal infection, timely intervention is paramount to prevent severe complications.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/28521
- 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)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - 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: General Operative Anesthesia, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Head & Neck/Oral, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Neurology