Vibrio Vulnificus in Raw Oysters - What you should know
Vibrio vulnificus in raw oysters is among the most virulent food-borne pathogens. The fatality rate is approximately 50 percent and prompt physician diagnosis and treatment is critical to patient survival. "Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Vibrio vulnificus Infection" is an innovative, online course that gives physicians concise, practical information on this topic. Developed in consultation with CDC, EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Program and Tulane University’s Health Sciences Center, this online course is interactive, informative and engaging. The course is available to licensed physicians at no cost.
Access the course online at www.careermap.net. Enter "vibrio" in the user name, leave the password blank, and click on "login" to launch the course. After completing the course, fill out the Verification Form and send it to the Tulane University Health Sciences Center. Your CME credit will be emailed or faxed to you.
This course has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Tulane University Health Sciences Center and Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC).
Tulane University Health Sciences Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians and has designated this educational activity for a maximum of 1 Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award.
Tulane University Health Sciences Center presents this activity for educational purposes only and does not endorse any product or content of presentation. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected because of their recognized expertise.