Antibiotic Treatment of Bartonella Infections

This course, "Antibiotic Treatment of Bartonella Infections", taught by Dr. Monica Embers, is an educational resource for clinicians to enhance understanding and treatment approaches for Bartonella infections. Dr. Embers provides an in-depth exploration of the various diseases caused by Bartonella spp., such as Cat Scratch Disease, Carrion’s Disease, and Trench Fever, emphasizing the complexity of treating these infections. It delves into the challenges of diagnosing Bartonella due to its elusive nature and the bacteria's ability to evade the host's immune system through mechanisms like intracellular location, biofilm formation, antigenic variation, immune suppression, molecular mimicry, evasion of phagocytosis, and subversion of host cell functions. The lecture also addresses the current standard of care, highlighting the variability of treatment based on the specific Bartonella infection and the promising avenues of research, especially the potential of combination therapy. About: VectorWise CME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge of vector-borne diseases. We empower frontline healthcare providers with free, online, evidence-based continuing medical education (CME). Our courses are scientifically rigorous and taught by leading experts in clinical care and research. VectorWise CME is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), a national authority that ensures the highest standards in physician education. In addition, all of our courses are accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), allowing family medicine providers to earn AAFP Prescribed credits, which are necessary for fulfilling membership requirements. Learn more and support our work: www.vectorwisecme.org