Contact Hours: 1.0
ACPE No: 014-999-07-085-H04
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Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity the participant should be able to:
On completion of the chapter, the reader will be able to
1. Discuss characteristics of the skin that render it resistant to infection.
2. Describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and complications associated with skin and soft tissue infections.
3. Identify the desired therapeutic outcomes for patients with skin and soft tissue infections.
4. Recommend appropriate empirical and definitive antimicrobial regimens when given a diagnosis, physical examination, and laboratory findings.
5. Monitor chosen antimicrobial therapy for safety and efficacy.
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