Rhodococcus Equi

Overview

4 out of 5 (1 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

25 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Rhodococcus equi is a bacterium primarily associated with animals, particularly horses and foals. Although this bacterium has been identified as a rare organism, significant case reports of human infections have been reported since 1967. Belonging to the Nocardiaceae family, which also includes pathogenic species such as R fasciansR erythropoiesis, and R rhodochrous, R equi poses a specific risk to individuals with immunosuppressive conditions. R equi is most accurately characterized as a soil organism present in the gastrointestinal tract of numerous herbivores and prevalent in animal dung, manures, soils of grazing fields, and other associated farm environments. The number of organisms isolated from the air increases with warmer temperatures, reaching its peak on dry and windy days.

R equi is a rare contributor to subacute, necrotizing pneumonia, resulting in cavitary pneumonia and lung abscesses. Individuals with weakened immune systems or immunocompromised conditions in which the infection has been described, including those undergoing chemotherapy, having HIV, leukemia, lymphoma, or lung cancer, those with prolonged steroid use, or those receiving monoclonal antibodies or solid organ or stem cell transplants, are susceptible to infections. This activity examines the pathophysiology of this zoonotic infection, its typical presentation in human hosts, and the recommended treatment. The activity highlights the crucial role of an interprofessional healthcare team in assessing the evaluation of R equi infections and caring for patients with this condition to enhance clinical outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify Rhodococcus equi infections by recognizing clinical manifestations and considering epidemiologic exposure to farm animals in immunocompromised patients.

  • Screen high-risk individuals, especially those with immunosuppressive conditions, for Rhodococcus equi infections through targeted clinical and laboratory assessments.

  • Select antimicrobial agents, such as extended-spectrum macrolides or fluoroquinolones, based on susceptibility patterns and patient-specific factors for Rhodococcus equi infections.

  • Collaborate within an interprofessional healthcare team to coordinate follow-up care, monitor treatment response, and address potential complications or relapses in Rhodococcus equi infections.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

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  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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Michael K. on 11/27/2023

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