4.83
(270 Ratings)

Invasive Fungal Infection (IFI)

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About Course

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 You 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
    02:57
  • 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

Student Ratings & Reviews

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GOOD
ZM
2 days ago
nice
BW
6 days ago
VERY INFORMATIVE
MM
1 week ago
Good
JC
2 weeks ago
Informative
NB
3 weeks ago
was good and helpful
BO
1 month ago
Very informative.
MG
2 months ago
Very informative
FM
2 months ago
Very comprehensive and helpful,a good platform for learning
PK
2 months ago
Good 4stars
PM
2 months ago
Good
VJ
2 months ago
VERY EDUCATIVE I LIKE AND AM RECOMMENDING IT TO OTHER PEOPLE
KW
2 months ago
Avery reliable source of information and educative
JC
3 months ago
very good
SK
3 months ago
I have learned alot and feel like a specialist now
PM
3 months ago
educative
EG
4 months ago
good
PM
4 months ago
Great
HA
5 months ago
It was informative
SM
5 months ago
The course has provided refresh insights on my knowledge in IFIs.

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