This activity is specifically designed for laboratory technologists, managers and clinicians involved in the use of diagnostic test results to guide rational use of antimicrobials and in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes.
At the end of the case, learners should be able to:
Challenge learner knowledge gained to date through the various AMR courses on GHCPD
Solve real-world AMR cases that address the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, microbiology diagnosis and treatment of different bacteria/situations of global AMR concern
Apply practical use skills and viable solutions to aid in decision making and laboratory testing
(Approximately 60 minutes to complete the case)
Introduction/Scenario
Clinical Symptoms/Signs
Laboratory Testing
Diagnosis
Treatment
Follow-up
Summary and Learning Points
Dr. Carl Boodman, University of Manitoba (Canada), Institute of Tropical Medicine, (Belgium) & University of Antwerp
Professor Rosanna Peeling, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and International Diagnostics Centre, UK
Dr. Noah Fongwen, Africa Centres for Disease Control & Prevention and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK
Dr. Lara Vojnov, Chief Scientist, Global Health Impact Group, US
Dr. Debi Boeras, Founder & CEO of Global Health Impact Group and Global Health CPD, US
Dr. Nitin Gupta, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
International Diagnostics Centre (IDC) at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
University of Manitoba, Canada
Institute of Tropical Medicine, (Belgium) & University of Antwerp
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