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- Lesson 2 Overview
Gonococcal Infections - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Epidemiology in the United StatesActivities- 0%Topic 3
Gonococcal Antimicrobial SusceptibilityActivities- 0%Topic 4
Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and TransmissionActivities- 0%Topic 5
Clinical ManifestationsActivities- 0%Topic 6
Laboratory DiagnosisActivities- 0%Topic 7
Screening for Gonococcal InfectionActivities- 0%Topic 8
TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 9
Management of Sex PartnersActivities- 0%Topic 10
Counseling and EducationGonococcal Infections Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: August 14th, 2024CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 1.5 MOC Part II Points, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: September 11th, 2024CNE and CME Expiration: March 31st, 2025 (2nd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Gonorrhea and available until October 4th, 2021.Learning Objectives
- Summarize the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in the United States
- Describe the microbiology, pathogenesis, and transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of gonococcal infections in men, women, and children
- Compare the common laboratory diagnostic methods used to diagnose gonococcal infections
- Summarize routine gonococcal screening recommendations
- List recommended treatment regimens for gonococcal infections
- Summarize management of sex partners of persons diagnosed with gonococcal infection
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
Lindley A. Barbee, MD, MPHLindley A. Barbee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Deputy Director, Public Health
Seattle & King County HIV/STD Program
Medical Director, PHSKC Sexual Health ClinicDisclosures:Grant to Institution: Hologic, Nabriva, SpeeDx
Consulting Fee: NabrivaThe relevant financial relationship was mitigated.Hilary Reno, MD, PhDHilary Reno, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, St. Louis STI/PTC
Washington University in St. LouisDisclosures:Grant to institution: HologicThe relevant financial relationship was mitigated.Lesson Plan
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Funded byCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Cooperative Agreement (CDC-RFA-PS20-2004)Created at University of WashingtonPart of IDEA PlatformCME provided byUniversity of Alabama BirminghamCNE provided byUniversity of Washington School of NursingCopyright © 2024 National STD CurriculumSince you've received 80% or better on this quiz, you may claim continuing education credit.
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