This presentation provides the most up-to-date information for 2012 to help the nurse practitioner update knowledge in emerging and reemerging infectious diseases. Relevant pharmacotherapeutic options and controversies in the management of infectious diseases are explored. In addition, vaccinations guidelines in adults and healthcare-associated disease concerns are covered.

Included in this talk is information on:

• Identify various common emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

• Describe relevant pharmacotherapeutic options and controversies for the management of select emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.   

• Recognize recent developing issues and trends relevant to infectious diseases in clinical practice.