APHL Teleconference, Diagnostic Algorithm for Cyclospora, today 5 Sept 2013

[Biological]

Investigation of an Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the United States

A. Upcoming APHL National PHL Teleconference: Diagnostic Algorithm for Cyclospora
Over the past few months, a large outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis has been confirmed in the United States. The diagnosis of Cyclospora cayetanensis is based upon the morphologic characteristics of oocysts found in stool specimens. This webinar will address the importance of using fluorescence microscopy for rapid and efficient diagnosis of Cyclospora, the significance of using molecular techniques for confirmatory testing, and the need for epidemiologic surveillance.
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2013
Time: 1:00 ? 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Registration: Registration is required. www.aphl.org/courses/ph.

B. New Clinician Resources

? NEW: 2013 Outbreak
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/index.html

? NEW: Investigation of an Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in the United States
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/investigation-2013.html

? NEW:: Resources for Clinicians
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/health_professionals/index.html

? NEW:: Laboratory Guidance
http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/investigation-2013-lab.html

[Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)]

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2013

Title: Public Health Series Webinar ? Fall Series 2013
Dates: See Below
Location: Webinar (588-204-206-13)
Registration Fee: No Charge!
Information: Speakers and Topics to be determined. Registration information will be sent out in the fall. For more information please contact Hayley Radin at hayley.radin@aphl.org.

To register for the full series
September 5, 2013: Diagnostic Algorithm for Cylcospora
October 9, 2013: Multistate Outbreak of Meningitis and Other Fungal Infections

 

[Biological]

Re: APHL Teleconference, Diagnostic Algorithm for Cyclospora, today 5 Sept 2013

204-13 Diagnostic Algorithm for Cyclospora

Event Code: 588-204-13
Event Type: Webinar


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Co-Sponsors
National Laboratory Training Network

Program Date
September 5, 2013

Program Time
1:00-2:00 PM (EST)

Registration Fee
Free: includes one connection to the live webinar plus unlimited access to the archived webcast for six months. This course is part of the Public Health Webinar Series.

Registration Deadline
September 3, 2013

Description
Over the past few months, a large outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis has been confirmed in the United States. The diagnosis of Cyclospora cayetanensis is based upon the morphologic characteristics of oocysts found in stool specimens. This webinar will address the importance of using fluorescence microscopy for rapid and efficient diagnosis of Cyclospora, the significance of using molecular techniques for confirmatory testing, and the need for epidemiologic surveillance.

Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
•Describe the morphological characteristics of Cyclospora cayetanensis.
•Identify the testing methods available for the diagnosis of Cyclospora.
•Recognize the importance of positive Cyclospora results and the required relationship with epidemiologic surveillance.

Faculty
Henry Bishop
Microbiologist, Parasitic Diseases Branch/DPDx, Center of Global Health, CDC

Who Should Attend
This intermediate-level program will be of interest to public health laboratorians.

Continuing Education Credit
The Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. Participants who successfully complete each program will be awarded 1.0 contact hours. P.A.C.E.® is accepted by all licensure states except Florida. APHL is a Florida approved CE provider; each course has been approved for 1.0 contact hours for Florida Laboratory Licensees.
To receive continuing education credit, you must view the program and complete the online evaluation by October 5, 2013.

Site Registration
Registration fee per site: free includes one connection to the live webinar plus unlimited access to the archived webcast for six months. If additional connections are used for the live program, an additional program fee will be billed to you. Contact the registrar (240.485.2727) if you need to register multiple sites.
Please note: You will be automatically registered for the online archived version if your payment is received after the registration deadline.

Select a site facilitator. This needs to be someone who can receive all communication via e-mail.

Site facilitator must register.

If you have difficulty with the online registration process, please e-mail registrar@aphl.org or call 240.485.2727 between 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (ET). After your facility's registration is confirmed, the site facilitator will receive all necessary instructions and paperwork via e-mail.

Special Needs Information
Individuals seeking special accommodations should submit their request in writing to customersupport@aphl.org. Please allow sufficient time for APHL / NLTN to make arrangements, which is normally at least three weeks prior to start date of the course. For more information call 800.536.6586 / 800.536.NLTN.

Event Info
https://www.aphlnet.org/eweb/Dynami..._evt_key=b4cd67c2-4fd3-421f-a1ac-89bc2074475d