Andes Hantavirus, Murine Typhus & Salmonella: Pediatric Infectious Disease Update

  Episode 23: Andes Hantavirus, Murine Typhus & Salmonella: Pediatric Infectious Disease Update https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10102086       FACULTY: Deena Sutter, MD, Colonel (retired), United States Air Force, joined the faculty after retiring from the Air Force in December 2020, after 21 years of service.   OVERVIEW: American passengers exposed to the rare Andes strain of hantavirus during a recent cruise are being monitored after one passenger tested positive, prompting renewed discussion about transmission risk, incubation periods, and practical guidance for clinicians. U.S. health officials are currently monitoring more than 40 people after possible exposure, though no confirmed U.S. cases have been reported.   In this episode, host Holly Wayment and pediatric infectious disease specialist Dr. Deena Sutter discuss what pediatricians should know about the evolving hantavirus story, including the rare potential for person-to-person spread associated with the Andes strain, current public health concerns, and how to counsel families without creating unnecessary alarm.   The conversation also explores infectious disease issues pediatricians are currently seeing in South Texas, including murine typhus, flea-borne illness, and a recent salmonella uptick in San Antonio.   OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers   DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS: Speaker: Deena Sutter, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The Pediatrics Now Podcast Planning Committee members: Steven Seidner, MD, and Holly Wayment have no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The University of Texas at San Antonio and Steven Seidner, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests.   CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The University of Texas at San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Texas at San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity, with individual assessments of the participant and feedback to the participant, enables the participant to earn 0.75 MOC point in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purposes of granting ABP MOC credit.   CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance. Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation. RELEASE DATE: 6/23/2026   EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2028