VSHP Webinar 

Friday, May 19, 2023 – 12:00pm-1:00 pm

Mastering a Masquerader: Melioidosis, An Emerging Tropical Disease

Speaker:

Ashley R. Guishard, PharmD

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Riverside Regional Medical Center

Newport News, VA

Objectives for Pharmacists:

•       Describe the historical and emerging regions of endemicity for melioidosis.

•       Identify the morphology, pathogenesis, and routes of transmission of Burkholderia pseudomallei.

•       Discuss the risk factors for and clinical manifestations of melioidosis in humans.

•       Evaluate recommended antibiotic regimens in each phase of treatment for melioidosis.

Objectives for Pharmacy Technicians:

•       List the regions of endemicity for melioidosis within and outside of the United States.

•       Identify common signs and symptoms of melioidosis in humans.

•       Compare recommended antibiotic treatment options and durations of therapy for melioidosis.

Accreditation:

Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider for continuing pharmacy education and has assigned 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEU) of continuing pharmacy education credits for participating in this activity.

ACPE UAN:  0108-0000-23-036-L01-P; 0108-0000-23-036-L01-T

Activity type: Knowledge-based

This is a member service of VSHP.  There is no charge for members to attend.  Dues must be current to receive CE credit.

Non-members will be charged $20.

To register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GGg2eSSIQl6CD_TT4th_4w