A Pain In The Neck: Fusobacterium Necrophorum Infection. Check Sample Microbiology 1106-CME/CMLE
Author(s):
Audrey N Schuetz, MDJennifer Zepf
Description:
Intended Audience: Pathologists, Residents, Clinical Scientists, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants, Laboratory Directors and Educators
Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:
- describe Lemierre disease caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum.
- discuss the epidemiology and the population at risk for F necrophorum disease.
- explain the diagnostic procedures used to isolate and identify F necrophorum.
- discuss the treatment and general outcome of F necrophorum infections.
