Infectious Disease Alert (Vol. 38, No. 1) – October 1, 2018

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:

• discuss the diagnosis of infectious diseases
• explain current data regarding the use of new antibiotics for commonly diagnosed diseases and new uses for traditional drugs
• discuss the latest information regarding risks, benefits, and cost-effectiveness of new and traditional diagnostic tests
• discuss new information regarding how infectious diseases are transmitted and how such information can lead to the development of new therapies