MODERATOR
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D. Michael Strong, PhD, MT(ASCP), Adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine
SPEAKER
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D. Michael Strong, PhD, MT(ASCP), Adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine
Tissue Issues: Infectious Disease Transmission
Matthew Kuehnert, MD, Director, Office of Blood, Organ, Other Tissue Safety, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Michael Ison, MD, MS, Assistnat Professor, Northwestern University
Infectious and malignant diseases transmitted through organ transplantation
Description
Experts in tissue, organ transplantation and public health (USPHS CDC) will discuss malignant and infectious diseases transmitted through organ and tissue transplantation and blood transfusion. The speakers will detail steps taken in the transplant and public health community for the prevention, recognition and investigation of infectious diseases transmitted through these channels.
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Compare diseases transmitted through transfusion with those transmitted through transplantation.
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Discuss infectious and malignant diseases transmitted through organ and tissue transplantation.
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Discuss transplant community and public health measures for the recognition, monitoring, investigation and prevention of these adverse outcomes of transplantation.
CE Category | CE Value |
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California Clinical Laboratory Personnel |
1.5 |
California Nurse |
1.8 |
Florida Laboratory Personnel |
1.8 |
General Attendee |
1.5 |
Physician |
1.5 |
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