West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease

Faculty

Needs Statement

The West Nile Virus infection has in recent years been the most common cause of epidemic encephalitis in the United States. Because of the rise in the number of cases there is a need for neurologists to understand its epidemiology, clinical and laboratory presentation, diagnosis and treatment.

Target Audience

Physicians, physician assistants, neurologists, and anyone in the healthcare field interested in West Nile Virus.

Objectives

1. Describe characteristic neurological features of neuroinvasive disease caused by West Nile virus;
2. Describe classic neuroimaging, CSF, and laboratory diagnostic features of WNV objectives.

Accreditation

CME
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presents this activity for educational purposes only. Participants are expected to utilize their own expertise and judgment while engaged in the practice of medicine. The content of the presentations is provided solely by presenters who have been selected for presentations because of recognized expertise in their field.

Faculty Disclosure

Dr. Tyler has received consultation fees from Biogen Idec, Genentech, Macrogenics, Inc. and Enert Consulting. In addition he has received editorial board fees from MedReviews LLC.