Infectious Diseases 2015

Infectious Diseases 2015 is a Rountrip Alaskan Cruise Conference.

Key Topics

• HIV/AIDS – epidemiology and antiretrovirals for prevention - Discuss the current epidemiology of HIV and the use of antiretroviral agents in prevention
• Infections Associated with Animal Bites - Describe the infections associated with animal bites and their initial management
• Gonorrhea - Describe the clinical manifestations seen with gonorrhea infections and their proper treatment
• Tuberculosis - Explain the difference in diagnosis and management of latent and active tuberculosis infections
• Influenza - Discuss the role of surveillance and vaccination in control of influenza epidemics
• Syphilis - Describe the clinical manifestations and management of early syphilis
• Lyme Disease – Lack of recognition of the manifestations of Lyme; confusion surrounding obtaining and interpreting test results; appropriate management of Lyme disease based on evidence based guidelines
• Medical Tourism - Define "medical tourism"
• Clostridium difficile – Failure to understand the increasing incidence and severity of Clostridium difficile infection; confusion over optimal management of relapsed infection
• Tick-Borne Infections – Failure to recognize tick-borne infections; confusion in diagnosing and treating these infections

Who should Attend

• Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Psychologists
• Attorneys
• Dentists
• Doctors of Pharmacy