T084. Zoonotic Larva Migrans: Raccoon Roundworm Infections and More
Originally Presented: September 2, 2009
Speaker: William Murray and Kevin R. Kazacos
Summary of Session: A clinical diagnostic update of human larvamigrans disease, emphasizing raccoon roundworm infections.
Objectives: Upon completion of this Teleconference, participants should be able to:
- Describe zoonotic larva migrans;
- Compare and contrast different causes of larva migrans and associated risk factors for infection;
- Distinguish between visceral, neural and ocular larva migrans;
- Differentiate raccoon roundworm infections from other types of larva migrans;
- Explain the biology and epidemiology of raccoon roundworm infections;
- Describe the pathogenesis and pathology of raccoon roundworm infections in humans;
- Recognize clinical signs suggestive of raccoon roundworm infections in humans and select appropriate diagnostic tests; and
- Interpret results of diagnostic tests for raccoon roundworm infections.
Intended Audience: TBA
CME Disclosures: Dr. William Murray does not have any financial relationships to disclose. Dr. Kevin Kazacos has the following financial relationships to disclose:
Bayer Healthcare –Speaker’s Bureau
Merial Ltd. – Consultant
ASM Policy on Faculty Discussion of Unapproved or Unlabeled Uses of Drugs of Devices
In accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies relating to commercial support, the audience is advised that Dr. Murray will not be discussing any off-label usage of products. Dr. Kazacos will discuss the following off-label usage of products:
Albendazole as a treatment for Baylioascaris larva migrans.
Termination of CME Credit: This program will not be eligible for CME credit after September 2, 2010
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