2021AM: Novel Virus in the 21st Century (CE: 1.0)


Description:

Healthcare professionals are continuously faced with an increasing variety of pathogens and the rapid emergence of antimicrobial resistance to even the newest antibiotics. This leads to significant morbidity and mortality as well as the associated cost of care and resource utilization, therefore, continuing education thru seminars or virtual conferences is a very important process in producing good quality results.


Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the characteristics of viruses. 
  • Differentiate the emerging strains of novel viruses. 
  • Identify the symptoms associated with novel viruses, mode of transmission, and prevention.


Author(s):

Zenaida Maraggun MS, MT(AMT), CLS(HHS)


Launched: 2021