Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) Caused by Naegleria fowleri

Release: September 27, 2023 Expiration: September 26, 2026

Activity Purpose/Professional Practice Gap:

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Florida is currently one of the states with a high statistic of reported exposure of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) caused by Naegleria fowleri. The Florida Department of Health states that PAM has public health importance due to the reported high fatality rate. The recently published news articles about the infection of children with Naegleria fowleri, along with the fatality rate of this disease, requires physicians and hospital staff to have education on the topic.

Faculty:

Kevin Sherin, MD, MPH, FACPM, FAAFP

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to :

1. Describe incidence and case fatality of Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM).

2. Recognize and discuss red flags to clinically support PAM.

3. Discuss the immediate and effective treatment of PAM.

Disclosures:

* No Commercial Interest

* No relevant financial interest by faculty or CME Committee Planners.

* No investigational products/products not labeled for use is mentioned within the enduring CME activity.

Disclaimer

This information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician/clinician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty. They do not represent an endorsement by UF Health Flagler Hospital. In no event will UF Health Flagler Hospital be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

Directions and How To Obtain Credit:

Technical Requirements: appropriate software to view MP4 video and an internet browser (i.e. Microsoft Edge, Chrome, etc.) to access article.

1. Watch PAM Caused by Naegleria fowleri video. Slides pdf

2. Read Successful Treatment of an Adolescent with Naegleria fowleri Primary Amebic Meningoencephalitis article.

3. Pass the CME activity post-test and evaluation with a grade of 80% or higher.

4. Credit earned will be reported to CE Broker and certificate provided via interoffice mail or e-mail once post-test is processed by CME Office.

ACCREDITATION/CREDIT STATEMENT:

UF Health Flagler Hospital is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

UF Health Flagler Hospital designates this educational activity for a maximum of one 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

UF Health Flagler Hospital is accredited for Florida Board of Dentistry, Florida Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Podiatric Medicine 50-664 for continuing education units. CE Broker # 20-1111168.