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- Lesson 2 Overview
Gonococcal Infections - 0%Topic 1
IntroductionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Epidemiology in the United StatesActivities- 0%Topic 3
Gonococcal Antimicrobial SusceptibilityActivities- 0%Topic 4
Microbiology, Pathogenesis, and TransmissionActivities- 0%Topic 5
Clinical ManifestationsActivities- 0%Topic 6
Laboratory DiagnosisActivities- 0%Topic 7
Screening for Gonococcal InfectionActivities- 0%Topic 8
TreatmentActivities- 0%Topic 9
Management of Sex PartnersActivities- 0%Topic 10
Counseling and EducationGonococcal Infections Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: June 12th, 2022CNE/CME Continuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 1.5 MOC Part II Points, or
- 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017CNE and CME Review: January 31st, 2020CNE and CME Review: December 29th, 2020CNE and CME Review: October 4th, 2021CNE and CME Expiration: October 3rd, 2024 (2nd Edition)
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This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Gonorrhea and available until October 4th, 2021.Learning Objectives
- Summarize the epidemiology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections in the United States
- Describe the microbiology, pathogenesis, and transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Discuss the clinical manifestations of gonococcal infections in men, women, and children
- Compare the common laboratory diagnostic methods used to diagnose gonococcal infections
- Summarize routine gonococcal screening recommendations
- List recommended treatment regimens for gonococcal infections
- Summarize management of sex partners of persons diagnosed with gonococcal infection
Lesson Contributors
Authors
David H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonReviewers
Lindley A. Barbee, MD, MPHLindley A. Barbee, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Deputy Director, Public Health
Seattle & King County HIV/STD Program
Medical Director, PHSKC Sexual Health ClinicHilary Reno, MD, PhDHilary Reno, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, St. Louis STI/PTC
Washington University in St. LouisLesson Plan
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