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August 13, 2025

Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI)

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Invasive fungal infection (IFI) is a free online course Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into fungal infections, with the Invasive Fungal Infection Educational Program offered by CRK-CRO and independently sponsored by Pfizer! As the leading provider of comprehensive educational resources for healthcare professionals in Kenya, CRK-CRO is proud to offer this in-depth program that explores everything from the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections to the latest breakthroughs in prevention and management.    

What Will I Learn?

  • Definition of Invasive Fungal Infections
  • The burden of invasive fungal infections.
  • Differentiate between invasive infections and colonization.
  • The global and local epidemiology of invasive fungal infections in Kenya.
  • Risk factors and high-risk population for invasive fungal infections.
  • Diagnostic techniques for INVASIVE FUNGAL INFECTIONs

Course Content

Module 1: IFI Introduction/Overview
Invasive Fungal Infections (IFI): An Overviewa. Definition b. Epidemiology c. Risk Factors d. High-risk Populations

  • Pre-test
  • Introduction
    02:17
  • Introduction
    02:58
  • Assessment test

Module 2: Medically Important Fungi Pathogenesis & Complications
Medically Important Fungia. Major Causative Organisms b. Transmission c. Pathogenesis d. Complications

Module 3: The Diagnostic Techniques for IFI
An Update of The Diagnostic Techniques for IFIa. Clinical Findings b. Classical Diagnostic Techniques c. Antigens/ Biomarkers Detection d. DNA-based Techniques e. Drug Susceptibility Testing

Module 4: Invasive Fungal Infections: Prevention and Management
Invasive Fungal Infections: Prevention and Managementa. Infection prevention b. Antifungal Prophylaxis c. Systemic Therapies & Antifungal Agents d. Drug Resistance

Module 5: IFI Breakthroughs in Special Populations
IFI Breakthroughs in Special Populationsa. Factors Associated with Breakthrough IFI b. Critically ill and ICU-admitted Patients c. Immunodeficient Individuals d. Hematological Patients e. Sold Organ Transplant Patients

Module 6: Invasive Candidiasis
Invasive Candidiasisa. Causative organism b. the burden of the disease in Kenya c. Pathophysiology d. Diagnostic techniques e. Screening f. Prevention g. Management I. Initial Therapy II. Step-down therapy III. Certain Considerations

About the instructors

John Heshmat is a pharmacist and public health professional with over a decade of diverse experience in clinical research, health education, and humanitarian service across Africa. He holds a Master’s in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moores University and a Bachelor of Pharmacy from October 6 University.

As the Clinical Operations Manager at CRK Clinical Research Key (CRO), John leads high-impact clinical research and capacity-building programs targeting underserved populations in Kenya. He also serves as the Country Coordinator for Mécénat Chirurgie Cardiaque, a global organization that sponsors life-saving heart surgeries for children with congenital heart defects.

At CRKCourses.com, John combines scientific rigor with practical field insight to deliver CME/CPD-accredited e-learning programs for healthcare professionals. His teaching emphasizes evidence-based practice, health equity, and the real-world application of research in resource-limited settings.

With a passion for public service and training the next generation of African health leaders, John is committed to improving patient outcomes through education, innovation, and collaborative learning.

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Level: Intermediate
Language: English
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