Managing complicated, recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) can be, well, complicated. Join Dr. Jack Sobel for his seminal presentation on the challenges of VVC and RVVC, the role of fluconazole, and what makes RVVC so complicated. He’ll also discuss new therapies on the horizon that may finally provide the answer to achieving greater recurrence-free rates for millions of women.
Riding the Wave of Change in Managing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis—Adapting to a New Era
Riding the Wave of Change in Managing Vulvovaginal Candidiasis—Adapting to a New Era
CME/CE Broadcast Replay
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- Host: Jack David Sobel, MD
Are you struggling to manage complicated vulvovaginal candidiasis? We have what you need to know about the next generation of antifungal therapies.
Available credits: 0.50
Time to complete: 30 minutes
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Faculty:
Jack David Sobel, MD
Dean of the School of Medicine
Professor of Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease) and Obstetrics and Gynecology
Wayne State University,
Detroit, MIConsulting Fees: Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, SCYNEXIS
Royalty: UpToDateReviewers/Content Planners/Authors:
- Sean Barrett has nothing to disclose.
- Amanda Hilferty has nothing to disclose.
- William Mencia, MD, FACEHP, CHCP, has nothing to disclose.
- Robert S. Schneider, MSW, has nothing to disclose.
- Jane R. Schwebke, MD, has disclosed the following:consulting fees for Hologic, and Talis; contracted research for BD Diagnostics, Hologic, Lupin, Mycovia Pharmaceuticals, and SCYNEXIS; and ownership interest with Talis.
Learning Objectives
After participating in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Describe the symptoms, exam findings, and diagnostic testing for vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC)
- Define the criteria by which VVC infections are defined as “uncomplicated” or “complicated”
- Describe advantages/limitations of existing and novel therapeutic interventions for VVC
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and certified nurse midwives in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, family practice, and internal medicine.
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Omnia Education is the leading provider of education for women’s health professionals. Our activities are recognized nationwide for providing credible, relevant, and practical information on issues impacting the female patient. Additionally, our unique focus has transformed the CME learning environment, and our ability to help learners recognize and overcome barriers to optimal performance and optimal patient outcomes has positioned us as a leader in women’s health education.
Commercial Support
This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from SCYNEXIS.
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