OVERVIEW

Hybrid Event

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in our environment. The clinical manifestations include but are not limited to chronic pulmonary infection, lymphadenitis, disseminated disease or skin and soft tissue infection. As we watch the incidence of tuberculosis drop to historically low numbers, the rates of infection due to NTM are increasing.  

These infections are under recognized and cause significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment options are arduous but with the right tools, patients will improve clinically. We will have experts from across the country here to discuss this growing medical challenge. Come join us for an invaluable educational experience. The 2024 meeting will be offered as a hybrid, with the option to attend in-person or virtually.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Family physicians and internal medicine physicians, along with pulmonologists, infectious disease physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and other health care professionals who diagnose and treat patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM).

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

1. Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be better able to:
2. Recognize the incidence and distribution of NTM disease. 
3. Identify the clinical manifestations of NTM disease. 
4. Identify and differentiate the various types of NTM infections. 
5. Describe the guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of NTM infections. 

Topics:

• Patient’s Perspective from the NTMir
• Epidemiology of NTM
• Environmental Sources of NTM
• Host Susceptibility
• Challenging Cases
• Mycobacterial lab
• Radiologic Evaluation of Pulmonary NTM Infections
• Treatment of Slow Growing Mycobacteria
• Treatment of Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria
• Surgical Management
• Emerging Therapies in NTM Pulmonary Disease
• Drug Side Effects
• Bronchiectasis 

ACCREDITATION 

Physicians: National Jewish Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

National Jewish Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.