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CE390
1.0 hr Life-Threatening Fungal Infections on the Rise

Connie C. Chettle, RN, MS, MPH, CIC, COHN-S

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Course Objectives: The purpose of this program is to inform nurses about the two most common fungi-caused invasive diseases in critically ill and immunosuppressed patients. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to :
  • Describe the two major risk factors for invasive Candida infections..
  • Discuss three ways patients can become infected with Aspergillus..
  • Explain three ways invasive Aspergillus infections can be prevented.


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