Organism Spotlight: Clinically Significant Corynebacteria—More Than Diphtheroids

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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 typical microscopic and culture characteristics of Corynebacterium species.
  • Identify several clinically significant corynebacteria and their major disease associations.
  • Recognize findings that suggest a Corynebacterium isolate represents true infection rather than contamination.
  • Explain special laboratory considerations associated with C. diphtheriae and diphtheria toxin testing.
  • Recognize important identification and antimicrobial resistance considerations among nondiphtheriae corynebacteria.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Clinically Significant Corynebacteria—More Than Diphtheroids
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organisms
    • Clinically Important Species
    • Corynebacterium diphtheriae
    • Corynebacterium jeikeium
    • Corynebacterium urealyticum
    • Corynebacterium striatum
    • When is a “Diphtheroid” Significant?
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Diagnostic Pitfalls
    • Case Study
    • Key Takeaways
    • 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.