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Botulism Web Series - Testing/Treatment Methods and Considerations Webinar September 15th
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When
9/15/202112:00 - 1:00pm MT (2:00-3:00pm ET)
Cost
FreePrimary Competency
Public Health Sciences SkillsDescription
All types of botulism can be life-threatening and are considered medical emergencies. Several treatments are available to reduce severity of symptoms, including botulinum antitoxin and human botulism immune globulin. Treatment can reduce mortality if administered early, however hospitalization, respiratory support, nutritional support, and/or surgery may still be required.
This webinar will cover topics such as:
- Clinical and laboratory diagnostic methods for botulism
- Botulism treatment options and considerations
- Advances in testing technology for C. botulinum
- Investigational and novel treatments
- Quarantine center roles
Length of Learning Opportunity
1 hour
Registration Information
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Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts
Clive Brown
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Janet Dykes
Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Leslie Edwards
Clinical Consultations and Lab Surveillance Unit
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chelsey Griffin
Enteric Diseases Epidemiology Branch
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention