Bartonella Species, Disease Expression and Host Immunity

Course overview: This module provides an overview of the major factors that influence disease expression resulting from Bartonella spp infection with particular attention to bacterial infection strategies and the histopathological progression of lesions observed in both immunocompetent and severely immunodeficient patients. Instructor: Edward Breitschwerdt, DVM Melanie S. Steele Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases Comparative Medicine Institute NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine  About: VectorWise CME is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge of vector-borne diseases. We empower frontline healthcare providers with free, online, evidence-based continuing medical education (CME). Our courses are scientifically rigorous and taught by leading experts in clinical care and research. VectorWise CME is proud to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), a national authority that ensures the highest standards in physician education. In addition, all of our courses are accredited by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), allowing family medicine providers to earn AAFP Prescribed credits, which are necessary for fulfilling membership requirements. Learn more and support our work: www.vectorwisecme.org