STEP 468: Case Study: Bacteremia in an 18-year-old with Sickle Cell Anemia (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

This article presents a case study an 18-year-old African American male with sickle cell anemia was seen in an outpatient clinic and presented with a fever of 102.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon further evaluation, the patient was tachycardic, 120 beats per minute (normal: 60-100 beats per minute) and tachypneic, 40 breaths per minute (normal: 12-16 breaths per minute). The patient complained of nonspecific achiness and fatigue. The article outlines the case results.

Learning Objectives:

  • Reflect on a case study presenting B. holmesii
  • Discuss the clinical significance of B. holmesii
  • Discuss the laboratory identificiation of B. holmesii

Additional Information

Author(s)Eleanor A. Powell, PhD,
Ariela Topper, MT (ASCP)
Joel E. Mortensen, PhD
Jason T. Blackard, PhD
Relevant CertificationsMedical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Launch Date2020
Enrollment Expiration180 days after purchase

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

Course Start Date: 
08/18/2025
Course End Date: 
12/31/2099
Cost:
$15.00
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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Continuing Education (CE)

    AMT offers standard CE credits only for completion of certain coursework by successfully passing course quiz/assessment.

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Additional Details:

  • Quiz Attempts: 5
  • Passing Score: 80%
  • Enrollment Expiration: 180 days after purchase

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