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Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Nursing Homes, Minnesota, 1995-2006 CME DisclosuresRelease Date: April 21, 2008; Valid for credit through April 21, 2009 |
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- Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in Nursing Homes, Minnesota, 1995-2006
Jean Rainbow, RN, MPH
Brenda Jewell
Richard N. Danila, PhD
David Boxrud, MS
Bernard Beall, PhD
Chris Van Beneden, MD, MPH
Ruth Lynfield, MD
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Learning Objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: - Identify the risk factors for invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease
- Compare the incidence of invasive GAS disease among persons > 65 years with that of the general population in the United States
- Identify
factors most likely to contribute to GAS outbreaks in nursing homes
- Describe the case-fatality ratio of GAS disease among older patients
- Describe the pattern of invasive GAS disease in nursing homes
Authors and Disclosures Jean Rainbow, RN, MPH
Disclosure: Jean Rainbow, RN, MPH, has disclosed no
relevant financial relationships. Brenda Jewell
Disclosure: Brenda Jewell has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Richard N. Danila, PhD
Disclosure: Richard N. Danila, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. David Boxrud, MS
Disclosure: David Boxrud, MS, has disclosed
no relevant financial relationships. Bernard Beall, PhD
Disclosure: Bernard Beall, PhD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Chris Van Beneden, MD, MPH
Disclosure: Chris Van Beneden, MD, MPH, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Ruth Lynfield, MD
Disclosure: Ruth
Lynfield, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd
Disclosure: Désirée Lie, MD, MSEd, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. D. Peter Drotman, MD
Disclosure: D. Peter Drotman, MD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships. |
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