Free Infectious Medicine CME

Target Audience: Physicians focusing on Infectious Diseases. 

Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae is a common bacterium and one of the leading causes of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), causing 27% of cases worldwide and 15% of U.S. cases – an important figure because CAP is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Not only is acute respiratory illness one of the top ten causes of death in the U.S., but it is associated with a 17% all-cause mortality rate 30 days after presentation and a 38% rate after one year. For those admitted to the ICU – accounting for nearly a quarter of those hospitalized with CAP the corresponding morality rates are 27% and 47%, respectively.

Pediatric and adult infectious diseases, vaccines, and vaccine hesitancy have always been an integral component of primary care practice, and the need for to remain up to date on these topics has increased tremendously since the advent of COVID-19.

In this online, self-learning activity:

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that preferentially targets CD4+ T lymphocytes, driving chronic immune activation, CD4+ depletion, and heightened vulnerability of people living with it (PLWH) to opportunistic infections and certain malignancies. Early, guideline-concordant primary care engagement is essential to mitigate these risks and optimize long-term outcomes. Contemporary antiretroviral therapy (ART) recommendations from major panels provide multiple highly effective, well-tolerated options that enable durable viral suppression when initiated promptly and supported over time.