Mycology Spotlight: Aspergillus

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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, pathogenesis, and major clinical manifestations of Aspergillus infections.
  • Differentiate clinically significant Aspergillus species based on colony characteristics and microscopic morphology.
  • Compare laboratory methods used to diagnose aspergillosis, including microscopy, culture, histopathology, fungal biomarkers, and molecular testing.
  • Explain the clinical importance of antifungal susceptibility and resistance in Aspergillus, including azole resistance in A. fumigatus.

Course Outline

  • Aspergillus species
    • Overview
    • Reservoir and Transmission
    • Pathogenesis
    • Major Forms of Aspergillosis
    • Major Forms of Aspergillosis, continued
    • Direct Microscopic Examination
    • Tissue Morphology
    • Culture
    • Basic Microscopic Morphology
    • Species Identification
    • Laboratory Diagnosis
    • Antifungal Susceptibility Testing
    • Treatment
    • Prevention
    • 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.