Starting on:
Jul 10, 2020
Ending on:
May 4, 2020
Moderator(s):
Venue:
KMA Nairobi 4th Floor KMA Centre UPPERHILL
Max Credits:
10 Points
Provider:
Kenya Medical Association
Claim Points
Jul 10, 2020
Ending on:
May 4, 2020
Moderator(s):
KMA Nairobi 4th Floor KMA Centre UPPERHILL
Max Credits:
10 Points
Provider:
Kenya Medical Association
Claim Points
EVOLVING PERSPECTIVES AND RECENT ADVANCES IN SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS
Starting on:
Jul 10, 2020 8:00 AM
Jul 10, 2020 8:00 AM
Ending on:
May 4, 2020 3:00 PM
May 4, 2020 3:00 PM
Venue:
KMA Nairobi 4th Floor KMA Centre UPPERHILL
KMA Nairobi 4th Floor KMA Centre UPPERHILL
Description
EVOLVING PERSPECTIVES AND RECENT ADVANCES IN SKIN AND SOFT TISSUE INFECTIONS
Objectives
This course will enable the reader to understand the following:
â?¢ Definition, classification, prevalence and risk factors of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs)
â?¢ The pathogenesis, microbiology, differential diagnosis, diagnosis and generalized management
and disease specific management of SSTIs
â?¢ Topical antibiotic resistance patterns and activity against methicillin resistant staphylococcal
aureus (MRSA)
â?¢ Surgical site infections â?? prevention and treatment and safer practices for reducing surgical
site infections
â?¢ Recent advances on topical antimicrobials for skin and soft tissue infections and their safety
concerns
Presenters
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Dr.
Luke koupuoris
Lead Medical Education
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