Anaerobic Infections

Overview

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Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Anaerobic bacteria are part of the normal flora of human skin and mucosal membranes. The site of anaerobic infection is commonly the site of normal colonization. The spectrum of infections ranges from local abscesses to life-threatening infections. Anaerobic bacteria differ from aerobic bacteria in their oxygen requirement. Oxygen is toxic to anaerobes, which can be explained by the absence of enzymes in the anaerobes of catalase, superoxide dismutase, and peroxidase enzymes. The diagnosis requires clinical suspicion and proper microbiological identification. This activity examines when this condition should be considered on differential diagnosis and how to evaluate for it properly. This activity highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Identify the etiology of anaerobic infections.
  • Review the various clinical manifestations of anaerobic infections,
  • Describe the management options available for anaerobic infections.
  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination among the interprofessional team to achieve better clinical outcomes in patients having anaerobic infections.

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