Chikungunya Overview: Quick Facts for Laboratory Professionals

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the epidemiology, transmission cycle, and pathogenesis of the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV).
  • Recognize the key features of the clinical presentation and outline appropriate laboratory diagnostic methods.
  • Identify available treatment options.
  • Explain prevention and control measures to reduce the risk of infection and transmission.

Course Outline

  • Chikungunya
    • Introduction
    • Etiology, Virus Structure, and Pathogenesis
    • Epidemiology
    • Transmission Cycle
    • Clinical Presentation
    • Laboratory Diagnosis
    • Differential Diagnosis
    • Treatment
    • Prevention and Control
    • Key Takeaways
  • References
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.