Description: This presentation will review various opportunistic infections (OIs) seen in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) population along with the prophylaxis and treatment regimens used to manage OIs.

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Recording: CE - The Uninvited Guests_ A Review of Opportunistic Infections-20240314_115935-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Ariel Gonzalez, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives:

  • Identify the causative organisms for several HIV/AIDS-related opportunistic infections (OIs)
  • Interpret lab and clinical findings for a patient when an OI is on the differential
  • Design an evidence-based treatment regimen for a patient diagnosed with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
  • Evaluate treatment options for a patient diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis

​​Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
03/14/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
LGH Special Functions Room & Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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