This course reviews Zika Virus, the transmission methods, symptoms in in adults, how it affects the fetus during pregnancy, testing methods, and travel-related advisories.
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| Course Format | Delivery Method | Price | |||||||||||
Online - Complete Course
| Online | $10.00 | Add to Cart |
At the completion of this course the reader will be able to:
- Describe where Zika virus was first discovered.
- Demonstrate knowledge of other viruses in the family to which Zika virus belongs.
- Recognize species of mosquitoes that vector Zika virus in the continental U.S.A.
- Elaborate upon how Zika virus can and cannot be transmitted.
- Describe the pathology caused by Zika virus in the fetus and newborn.
- Detail the common pathology exerted by Zika virus in the adult patient.
- Define the more severe pathologic manifestations of Zika virus in adults.
- Specify whether molecular testing is available yet for Zika virus.
- State which Zika diagnostic test should be performed on patients within the first 2 weeks after the onset of symptoms.
- Expand upon the role of the Trioplex assay for Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue viruses in the current Zika crisis.
- Explain where you would send an equivocally positive (+/-) Zika specimen for further testing.
- Show that you have learned the most authoritative source of safety information with regard to Zika virus, pregnancy, and travel into the "Zika zone".
Provider #: 50-2256
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Course #: 20-570261
We report to CE Broker immediately after course completion, provided that your license number is in your profile prior to course completion.
Course #: 20-570261
| Hours | |
| 1.0 |
| Level | |
| Basic |
| Course Code | |
| M024 |
| Author | |
| Linda Williford Pifer, PhD, SM(ASCP), GS(ABB) |
| Profession | |
| Nursing |
| Category | |
| Disease States |
| Last Reviewed | |
| 03/15/2024 |
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