- This is a self-paced online course; access content on your own time.
- Approximately 1 hour of recordings.
- No continuing education offerings available.
Yersiniosis affects multiple organs and can present in the form of musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, or even endocrine illness. Successful diagnosis and therapy of yersiniosis can significantly improve patient outcomes in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and internal medicine practices.
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The program includes four lessons covering:
Background science
- Learn how to identify the characteristics of Yersiniosis
- Primary sources and pathogenesis of Yersinia enterocolitica
- Understand the mechanisms of persistence and autophagy
- Chromosome-Encoded and Plasmid-Encoded Key Virulence factors
- Quorum sensing virulence-related phenotypes in Yersinia
- How consumption of iron exacerbates Yersiniosis
Clinical Manifestations
- Manifestations of acute and chronic yersinosis
- Risk factors in the development of chronic yersinosis
- Yersiniosis and autoimmune thyroid disease
- Yersiniosis and Chron’s disease
- Yersiniosis and Kawasaki disease
- Testing recommendations for chronic yersiniosis
- Yersinia serology
- Suggested laboratory and imaging assessment
- Which existing conditions should be tested for chronic Yersiniosis
Therapy of Chronic Yersiniosis
- The four goals of successful therapy
- Recommended antibiotic therapy
- Anti-inflammatory therapy
- Nutraceutical therapy covering: antimicrobial, biofilm breakers, autophagy promoters, quorum sensing inhibitors, iron chelators, and anti-inflammatory
- Frequently used pharmaceutical and nutraceutical combinations
- Suggested factors to maintain dormancy
Yersiniosis Case Presentations
Four cases covering suspected Yersinosis detailing:
- Patient history
- Physical examination discoveries
- Lab test results
- Therapeutic protocols
- Results and follow up