Treatment of VRE Infections
Offered By: American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore therapeutic approaches for treating vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) infections in a 49-minute video featuring experts Kerry L. LaPlante and William R. Miller. Delve into clinical challenges, resistance mechanisms, tolerance, and the impact on vulnerable patients. Examine combination therapy strategies, alternative treatments, and assess the effectiveness of current approaches. Gain insights into initial thoughts, approaches, and the potential use of third agents in managing these recalcitrant organisms. Conclude with final perspectives on tackling VRE infections in immunocompromised individuals.
Syllabus
Introduction
Clinical Challenges
Resistance
Tolerance
Clinical Impact
Combination Therapy
Alternative treatments
Are we failing
Enterococci
Initial Thoughts
Initial Approach
Third Agent
Final Thoughts
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
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