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  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Balanitis
  • Candidemia
  • Candidiasis
  • Vulvovaginitis

Candidiasis

Candidiasis encompasses a spectrum of fungal infections caused by Candida species, the most common fungal pathogens in humans. Candida are commensal organisms that inhabit the skin, mucosa, and gastrointestinal tract, contributing to the mycobiome, a vital component of the human microbiome. Disruption of the mycobiome or compromised immunity can allow Candida to proliferate, leading to localized infections such as oropharyngeal candidiasis, vulvovaginitis, balanitis, intertrigo, and mastitis, as well as life-threatening invasive disease, including candidemia and disseminated organ involvement. This course discusses the risk factors for this infection, including immunosuppression, ICU admission, broad-spectrum antibiotic use, central venous catheters, and certain chronic conditions. This activity explores Candida pathophysiology, risk factors, clinical presentations, and diagnostic strategies, as well as evidence-based management, which varies by infection type, species, patient immune status, and antifungal susceptibility, ranging from topical therapies to systemic antifungals. Participants will also gain an understanding of the early signs of Candida infections, timely diagnostics, and appropriate antifungal therapy. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying Candidiasis, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach to manage this condition to optimize patient outcomes and reduce associated complications.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 2 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABP — Lifelong Learning and Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 9 specialties.

Pricing

Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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