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ForwardPulse - Sulfa-So-Good: Treating Stenotrophomonas Infections with Bactrim vs Levaquin
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
There is limited data to guide treatment for infections with stenotrophomonas maltophilia. This education aims to discuss literature and patient specific factors that may guide therapy decisions for this bacteria.
Target Audience
Pharmacist
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the current guideline-recommended treatment of Stenotrophomonas infection.
2. Identify factors to consider when choosing between Bactrim or Levaquin for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia treatment.
3. Identify studies that may guide therapy decisions - considering strengths, weaknesses and application in clinical practice.
4. Discuss additional treatments in cases where Bactrim or Levaquin aren’t appropriate choices
Additional Information
| Attachment | Size |
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 Audience Disclosure slide_4 (1).pptx | 459.47 KB |
 SMX-TMP vs Levofloxacin Handout_PULSE_Herrmann.docx | 25.1 KB |
| 11-2-22 pulse.docx | 18.22 KB |
New medications and new guidelines are constantly being released. Pharmacists need a mechanism to keep up with these new medications and guidelines.
There is limited data to guide treatment for infections with stenotrophomonas maltophilia. This education aims to discuss literature and patient specific factors that may guide therapy decisions for this bacteria.
Benjamin Herrmann, PharmD
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacy (CPE)
This knowledge-based activity provides 1.0 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE PharmacyThe UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a Provider of continuing pharmacy education.