Infectious Disease Knowledge Curriculum/Log:  (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
 
Learning Methods:

Patients:  It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient experience.  Lectures and reading will facilitate learning.

References:

AIDs Information from NIH - HIV treatment guidelines

CDC

IDSA guidelines:  IDSA username: IDSA001715 and Password: 3646

Mandell et al; Principles and Practices of Infectious Diseases 2000 – available on line though MD Consult via Caregate

ACP Guidelines for treatment of outpatient infections.

1. Rational approach to the patient for whom you are asked to perform an infectious disease consult

   Use of old records, pharmacy records, and patient interview

   Use of Microbiology Lab

   Use of Imaging Studies

2. Rational approach to the treatment of patients with antimicrobial, antifungal,  and antiviral agents

   Pharmacodynamics and pharmcokinetics of antimicrobials

   Spectrum of activity of antimicrobials

   When to withhold antibiotic treatment

   Familiarity with and indication for antifungal agents

   Familiarity with and indication for antiviral agents

3. Diagnosis and treatment of common community acquired infections

   Pneumonia

   UTI

   Bronchitis

   Otitis Media

   Pharyngitis

   Sinusitis

   Diarrhea

   Skin and soft tissue infections

   Diagnosis and treatment of nosocomial infections

   Pneumonia

   UTI

   Catheter related infection

   Wound infection

   Sinusitis

4. Understanding of evaluation and management of HIV

   Presentation of acute infection with HIV

   Staging of and treatment of HIV

   Pharmacology of antiviral agents used for HIV

   Appropriate prophylaxis for HIV infected individuals

   Immunizations for HIV infected individuals

   Approach to common infections in patients with HIV:

5. Principles of immunization against infectious diseases 

   Influenza

   Hepatitis A

   Hepatitis B

   Typhoid

   Tetanus

   Pneumococcal

   Diphtheria

   Measles

   Mumps

   Rubella

   Hemophilus influenza

6. Travel related infection, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

 

7. Basic principles of epidemiology and public health