Live Learning Options

SEXUAL AND VAGINAL HEALTH

Break the STI Cycle with Accurate Mycoplasma genitalium Testing

During this presentation, Mycoplasma genitalium (M. gen), a prevalent and often misdiagnosed STI, will be discussed. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Describe M. gen and why it is challenging to diagnose
• Explain the clinical presentation of M. gen and its associated health consequences
• Summarize the prevalence of M. gen
• State the CDC guidelines for M. gen testing
• Outline the treatment options for M. gen depending on the availability of resistance testing
• Compare RNA and DNA-based tests for M. gen detection

VAGINITIS COURSES

Clinical Presentation of Vaginitis (510-602)

During this presentation, vaginitis, a leading reason for OB/GYN visits,^1,2 will be discussed. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Define vaginitis and its associated health consequences
• Describe the common causes of vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginalis
• Outline the treatment options for the common causes of vaginitis

Diagnostic Consideration for Vaginitis (510-603)

During this presentation, vaginitis, a leading reason for OB/GYN visits,^1,2 will be discussed. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Define vaginitis and its associated health consequences
• Compare the typical methods for diagnosing vaginitis including wet prep, Amsel, gram stain with Nugent, direct probe, yeast culture and nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT)
• Explain the reasons for using NAAT to diagnose vaginitis
• Outline the treatment options for the common causes of vaginitis

Microbial Pathogens in Vaginitis: The Good, the Bad, and the Anaerobic (510-604)

During this presentation, vaginitis, a leading reason for OB/GYN visits,^1,2 will be discussed. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Define vaginitis and its associated health consequences
• Describe the common causes of vaginitis including bacterial vaginosis, candida vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginalis
• Compare the typical methods for diagnosing vaginitis including wet prep, Amsel, gram stain with Nugent, direct probe, yeast culture and nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT)
• Explain the reasons for using NAAT to diagnose vaginitis
• Outline the treatment options for the common causes of vaginitis

PERINATAL TESTING COURSE

Neonatal Health: The Impact of Group B Streptococcus Screening, NAAT-based Detection, and Prophylactic Interventions (510-605)

During this presentation, Group B Streptococcus (GBS, Streptococcus agalactiae), a public health concern and a cause of serious newborn morbidity and mortality³, will be discussed. Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

• Describe GBS including the causes, risks, and symptoms of the infection
• State the guidelines for GBS screening from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• Compare the diagnostic testing methods of culture and nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) for GBS
• Outline options for the prevention and management of GBS early on-set disease (EOD)
• Recognize the success of GBS screening strategies and their impact on EOD rates