Session: Infection Prevention in Immunocompromised Hosts (21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (April 1-4, 2011))

Saturday, April 2, 2011: 7:00 AM-8:20 AM

Senators Lecture Hall (Hilton Anatole)

CME Credits: 1.25

Registration Code: M8

Type: Meet-the-Consultants

Summary: Patients with compromised immune systems pose special challenges for infection prevention. Presenters will assess changes in pathogens that cause HAIS and discuss diagnostic methods for identifying fungal infections. Current prevention practices including propphylaxis and immunization will be reviewed.

Learning Objectives:

Summarize changes in the pathogens that cause HAIs
Apply the optimal methods for diagnosing invasive fungal infections in immunocompromised hosts, including nonbiologic markers, e.g., galactomannan, beta D glucan
Identify prophylaxis and prevention strategies for mould infections
Review current recommendations for immunizations in the immunocompromised host

7:00 AM

Monica Ardura, DO, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

7:15 AM

Tara Palmore, MD, National Institute of Health Clinical Center

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