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ForwardMycoplasma Pneumoniae Infections: An Update
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Description
According to the CDC, this educational webinar will provide the latest updates on Mycoplasma respiratory infections, increasing in 2024, especially among younger children. This presentation will educate providers regarding the current trends of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, discuss the clinical presentation, and describe CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations for diagnosing and managing these infections.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss epidemiology and trends of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections that have been increasing during 2024
- Describe the clinical presentation of these infections
- Discuss CDC and AAP Recommendations for the management of mycoplasma infections
Speaker
Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP
Medical Director, UnityPoint Clinic Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Unity Point Health, Sioux City, IA
Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and Chair, Pharmacotherapeutics and Nutrition (PT&N), UnityPoint Health at St. Luke’s,
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Resident Preceptor, Siouxland Medical Education Foundation Residency Program, IA
American Academy of Pediatrics National Spokesperson, AAP Iowa Board Member, and Chapter Immunization Representative CDC Project Firstline/AAP IPC National ECHO Faculty
Harvard Alumna, CDC Project Firstline/American Academy of Pediatrics Infection Prevention and Control Ambassador for Iowa
Dr. Kaushik most recently was elected as the new Vice President (President-Elect) of the Iowa American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Dr. Kaushik's election marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first physician from Sioux City to hold this prestigious position within the Iowa AAP. Dr. Kaushik is a Board Member of Iowa AAP, a national spokesperson for AAP, and a recipient of the 2019 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion Award for Iowa and a Special Achievement Award from the AAP for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the academy.
Dr. Kaushik is also a nominated member of the prestigious New York Academy of Medicine and the Midwest Society for Pediatric Research; has been elected as an overseas fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, UK; is the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Iowa Chapter Infectious Diseases Champion; and has been elected to the AAP Iowa Chapter Legislative Committee, along with serving on the AAP Iowa Chapter Committee on Immunizations as the Chapter Immunization Representative (CIR). She has also been accepted to the Harvard Medical School Pediatrics Leadership Program and is the featured global health expert for Sabin Vaccine Institutes Immunization Advocates. The CDC has recognized Dr. Kaushik as the 2019 Childhood Immunization Champion for Iowa and is the winner of the CDC 2019 Childhood Immunization Champion Award.
Education
- Medical School College: Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Residency: Pediatrics, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center (Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University), Paterson, NJ
- Fellowship: Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Texas Southwestern, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, American Board of Pediatrics
Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS) through the joint providership of Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences
(DMU) and the Iowa Medical Society. DMU is accredited by IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. - DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- Nurse: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is Iowa Board of Nursing approved provider #112. This activity has been reviewed and approved for 1.0 continuing education contact hour(s). No partial credit is awarded.
- Other Healthcare Professionals: This activity is designated for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
Disclosures
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Lori Byrd, MS - Activity Director and Planning Committee Member
- Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, FAAP - Speaker
- Ryan Roberts - Planning Committee Member
- Kristina Seier, LMSW - Activity Director
Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 IBON