Hantavirus: An Overview of an Emerging Zoonotic Disease

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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 etiology, transmission, and epidemiology of hantavirus infections.
  • Recognize the clinical presentation and laboratory diagnosis of hantavirus disease.
  • Discuss treatment, prevention, and infection control strategies for hantavirus infections.
  • Explain the global health significance of hantavirus as an emerging zoonotic disease.

Course Outline

  • Hantavirus: An Overview of an Emerging Zoonotic Disease
    • Introduction
    • Etiology and Virus Structure
    • Epidemiology
    • Transmission
    • Clinical Presentation
    • Laboratory Diagnosis
    • Treatment
    • Prevention and Control
    • Global Health Signifigance
    • 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.