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Gonococcal Infections Overview

About this Lesson

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CNE/CME

Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: April 1st, 2025
CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2027 (3rd Edition)

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3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Gonococcal Infections and available until March 31st, 2025.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize the clinical manifestations associated with gonococcal infections
  • Use optimal laboratory diagnostic methods to diagnose gonococcal infections
  • Perform routine screening for gonococcal infection when indicated
  • Administer recommended treatment regimens for gonococcal infections
  • Manage sex partners of persons diagnosed with gonococcal infection

Lesson Contributors

Authors

David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
Hilary Reno, MD, PhD
Hilary Reno, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Principal Investigator, St. Louis STI/PTC
Washington University in St. Louis
Disclosures:
Grant to Institution: Hologic, Inc.
Presentation Development: Prime Inc.
The relevant financial relationship was mitigated.
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Jehan Z. Budak, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

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Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Introduction

2Topic 2 Epidemiology in the United States

3Topic 3 Gonococcal Antimicrobial Susceptibility

4Topic 4 Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and Transmission

5Topic 5 Clinical Manifestations

6Topic 6 Laboratory Diagnosis

7Topic 7 Screening for Gonococcal Infection

8Topic 8 Treatment

9Topic 9 Management of Sex Partners

10Topic 10 Counseling and Education

11Topic 11 Prevention

12Topic 12 Summary Points

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