Target Audience
This activity has been designed to meet the needs of physicians, pharmacists, and all healthcare professional
who care for and who may be involved in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of invasive fungal infections.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
- Define risk factors associated with specific fungal pathogens likely to cause clinically significant infections in high-risk patients
- Assess the current evidence for appropriate prophylaxis and empiric therapeutic strategies in the treatment of invasive fungal infections (IFIs)
- Evaluate the best evidence for the treatment of proven IFIs
Faculty
For overall planning faculty, click here to meet the Fungal Affairs Council.
“Opening Moves: Prevention and Treatment Strategies for Invasive Mycoses” was presented by:
James S. Lewis, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
The University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
Thomas F. Patterson, MD
Professor of Medicine
The University of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio, Texas
Accreditation
Physician Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and
Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the
American Academy of CME, Inc. and Vemco MedEd, LLC. The American Academy of CME is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of CME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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Pharmacist Accreditation
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The American Academy of CME (Academy) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The Academy has assigned 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of
continuing pharmacy education credit to this activity. ACPE Universal Program Number: 297-999-07-016-H01-P.
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Participants must register, participate, complete and submit an activity
evaluation form in order to receive credit. A certificate or statement of credit will be mailed within 6–8 weeks following
receipt of your materials.
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Release Date: August 24, 2007
Expiration Date: August 23, 2008
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 1 hour
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Disclosure
According to the disclosure policy of the Academy, faculty, editors, managers, and other
individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships
with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified
are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and patient care recommendations. The
existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
Complete disclosure information about the faculty and planning committee, as well as an off-label
disclosure statement, can be located in the course book.
Fee
There is no fee associated with this educational program.
Hardware/Software Requirements
All educational activities are accessible via Internet Explorer and Netscape browsers. A high speed connection
is highly recommended. Windows Media Player, sound card, and speakers are required for streamed audio.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4 or above installed on your computer to view PDF files.
If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free at Adobe.com.
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