Taking Aim at Shingles : The Power of Prevention is organized by Pri-Med and will be held during Apr 13, 2017 - Jun 22, 2018.
The target audience for this medical event is dermatologists. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Overview :
Shingles, or herpes zoster (HZ), is a common secondary infection. More than 95% of immunocompetent individuals > 50 years of age are seropositive for the varicella zoster virus and are at risk of developing shingles. This Virtual Expert Roundtable will address the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and complications of shingles, in addition to the strategies to prevent it.
Learning Objectives :
• Summarize the pathophysiology and complications of herpes zoster
• Identify various clinical presentations of herpes zoster
• Apply strategies for herpes zoster prevention
Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.