U048 Dermatologic Infections in the Immunocompromised Host
DESCRIPTION
With rising rates of immunosuppression in the general population due to novel therapeutics, malignancy, and hematopoietic and organ transplantation, dermatologists are increasingly involved in the care of immunocompromised patients. Prompt recognition of cutaneous infectious disease in immunocompromised patients is essential to avoiding morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population. This session will review the most common infectious diseases affecting the skin in immunocompromised patients and will be organized by host, including those with iatrogenic immunosuppression, HIV/AIDS, hematologic and solid organ malignancy, and hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ transplantation. Diagnostic pearls and management recommendations will be emphasized.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify cutaneous infections in immunocompromised patients
Choose the best diagnostic modalities for diagnosing cutaneous infections in the immunocompromised host
Recognize the principles of management of infections affecting the skin in immunocompromised patients
DIRECTOR
Cristina Thomas, MD, FAAD
SPEAKER
Christopher Iriarte, MD, FAAD
DISCLOSURES
Christopher Iriarte, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.
Cristina Thomas, MD, FAAD
No financial relationships exist with ineligible companies.