Livestock, Infections, and Antibiotic Resistance

Learn the relationship between agricultural practices and foodborne illness and how this affects public health.

Participants are expected to watch the video, reflect on its content, and complete the CEU self-assessment and CEU evaluation. Only upon completing this process will a participant's continuing education certificate be generated. The estimated time a learner will need to complete this self-study activity is 40 minutes. 

This activity is approved for continuing education for physicians, nurses, and dietitians. 

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. 

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Objectives:

• Explain how raw meat can serve as a vehicle for human exposure to zoonotic E. coli strains capable of causing urinary tract infections.
• Explain our novel statistical-genomic approach for recognizing zoonotic E. coli strains.
• Explain the relevance of our findings to public health in the United States and in low- and middle-income countries.

Requirements for successful completion: Participants will be awarded contact hours commensurate with participation after completion of the post-test with a score of 70% or higher.