Climate Change and Coccidioidomycosis - CME - Guideline Central

CME

Title
Climate Change and Coccidioidomycosis
Link
Description
In 2023, the California Department of Public Health recorded 9210 cases of coccidioidomycosis, or valley fever, which is the highest of any year on record. During the winter of 2022-2023, California experienced a prolonged sequence of very wet storms (or atmospheric rivers) that brought more than 1 year’s worth of precipitation in less than a month and record-breaking seasonal accumulation across central portions of the state. These storms caused major flooding and largely ended a severe drought that began in 2020.1 California’s record-high numbers of coccidioidomycosis in 2023 thus followed an established pattern of higher rates of infections when wet conditions follow multiyear droughts
Target Audience
Physicians
Learning Objectives
  • To identify the key insights or developments described in this article
Estimated Duration
60 minutes
Delivery Mode
Online
Format
Online Learning
Specialties
Internal Medicine - General, Family Medicine, Critical Care, Primary Care
Professions
Physician
Keywords
coccidioidomycosis, Climate Change
Disclosures and Disclaimers
Unless noted, all individuals in control of content reported no relevant financial relationships. If applicable, all relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Accredited Providers
  • Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
Activity Expiration Date
February 20, 2028
Credit Information
Credit TypeUnits / Unit TypeBoard
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit1 CreditsACCME- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
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