Legionellosis Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention

Legionella is a gram-negative bacteria that infects patients in hospitals and long-term care facilities. In this webinar we will discuss the epidemiology and available tests used to identify Legionella in humans that may be at an increased risk of infection.

Intended Audience

Intermediate Experience Needed.
Refresher course; some basic knowledge required; for the experienced staff, local health officials, laboratorians, infection prevention, health care facilities technologist with some years of experience.

Learning Objectives

In this webinar, participants will learn to:

• Describe risk factors for legionellosis
• Understand the importance of Legionella culture for surveillance and investigation.
• Name at least two resources to find out more about legionellosis investigation and diagnosis

Length

Approximately 45 minutes

Continuing Education Credit

P.A.C.E. credit is available (details within presentation)