Case Reports Microbiology 2018 Exercise 5: Visceral Leishmaniasis in an HIV-Positive Man From Guatemala (CSMB1805)

This is an online activity in microbiology that offers 2.0 continuing education (CME/SAM/CMLE) credit that can be used to fulfill CC Part II and CMP requirements.

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Authors

Caitlin Hughes, MD
Resident Physician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists

Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist...

Authors

Caitlin Hughes, MD
Resident Physician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists

Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

compare and contrast Old World and New World leishmaniasis;
describe the pathogenesis and life cycle of Leishmania species;
differentiate Leishmania species from other intracellular organisms;
identify the limitations of diagnostic testing in leishmaniasis;
recognize the complications of Leishmania-HIV coinfection; and
compare treatment options for leishmaniasis.

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