STEP 484: Bacteremia: Campylobacter Gracilis in the Bloodstream (CE: 1.0)

Article Overview:

This article focuses on an 18-year-old woman presenting to the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Emergency Department (ED). She presented a gingival abscess and was admitted for a short two-day stay. Learners are encouraged to read the case study to determine the cause of the patient's symptoms.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the clinical significance of C. gracilis 
  • Identify bacteremia resulting from oral infections
  • Discuss the importance of antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Additional Information

Author(s)Koh Leigh Osborn, MLS(ASCP)
Joel E. Mortensen, MLT(AMT), PhD
Relevant CertificationsMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Certified Laboratory Consultant (CLC)
Launch Date2021
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
Rating: 
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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.

Price

Cost:
$15.00
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Additional Details:

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

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