Topics in Infectious Diseases 2023

Topics in Infectious Diseases is organized by Continuing Education, Inc. and will be held from Mar 23 - Apr 04, 2023 at Celebrity Infinity, Valparaiso, Chile.

Program Purpose:
This educational activity will provide information about current approaches for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of common infectious diseases. Upon completion, participants should be able to understand the recommendations and rationale behind treatment of common infections. This course is designed to explore major areas in infectious diseases which are impacting generalists
• Review of Adult Vaccines
  • Provide optimal preventative vaccines to patients
• How to respond to Antivaxxers and strategies overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
  • Utilize evidence-based strategies to overcome vaccine hesitancy
• Antimicrobial Stewardship and review of newly approved antimicrobials
  • Better utilization of antimicrobials to result in better outcomes for patients

The next group of topics will highlight newer recommendations concerning the diagnosis and management of these infections to result in better patient outcomes
  • Update on Pneumonia
  • Update on Skin Infections
  • Update on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Infectious Complications of the Opioid Epidemic
  • Recognize infectious complications of opioid use disorder
• Emerging Infections
  • Better recognize emerging infections
• Cases and Pearls for Infectious Diseases
  • Increase skills for recognizing and management of specific infectious diseases