Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) for a discussion on the risks of cytomegalovirus and strategies to reduce transmission and congenital infection during pregnancy. Speakers will discuss current evidence-based recommendations and effective communication strategies to help prevent cytomegalovirus among pregnant women.
NFID Medical Director Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, will moderate the discussion with Brenna L. Hughes, MD, MSc, Professor and Interim Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Duke University Health System, and Christina J. Megli, MD, PhD, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh.
At the conclusion of the activity, participants will be able to:
- Discuss the risks and burden of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women and newborns
- Identify effective strategies to help prevent cytomegalovirus among pregnant women and newborns
There is no fee to participate in this activity, but pre-registration is required:
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
NFID designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.