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9900-21 Toxoplasma gondii and Toxoplasmosis
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Description: This course will cover the parasitic disease toxoplasmosis and its causative agent, Toxoplasma gondii. Subjects of study will include the life cycle of T. gondii in various hosts, the epidemiology of the parasite, disease course, treatment and prevention, as well as historical information.
Start date: Upon registration
Completion: Up to 52 weeks
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FREE FOR MEMBERS!

Course includes study material and exam.

Description:  This course will cover the parasitic disease toxoplasmosis and its causative agent, Toxoplasma gondii. Subjects of study will include the life cycle of T. gondii in various hosts, the epidemiology of the parasite, disease course, treatment and prevention, as well as historical information.

Start date: Upon registration

Completion: Up to 52 weeks

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Learning Outcomes:

  • State the general taxonomic classification of Toxoplasma gondii
  • Discuss the current and historical global distribution T. gondii
  • Discuss the epidemiology of T. gondii, identifying risk factors
  • Describe the life cycle of T. gondii, identifying definitive and intermediate hosts and infectious stages
  • Describe the various manifestations of toxoplasmosis and the patient type at risk for each
  • Explain the importance of differentiating between acute and chronic toxoplasmosis
  • Discuss options for diagnosis and identify pros and cons of available diagnostic methods where applicable
  • Identify appropriate treatment, with respect to the patient’s individual circumstances
  • List measures for avoiding contact with the infectious stages of T. gondii
  • Define terms provided in the glossary
  • Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of T. gondii and toxoplasmosis

 

Author: Rosemary Drisdelle, BA, ART, MLT

Version Date: March 2021

 

PEP hours: 5.5

CPS credits: 0

*Note: PEP hours and/or CPS credits will only be awarded upon successful completion of Final Exam.

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