S37BP - Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites: Expert Insights on Risk & Resistance

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

9:00 AM – 9:50 AM

Location: Mandalay Bay, Oceanside C, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM ANIMAL HEALTH

Co-Presenter(s)

Jeba Jesudoss Chelladurai, PhD, MS, BVSc, DACVM

Assistant Professor, Parasitology
Kansas State University
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Anne Straily, DVM, MPH, DACVPM (Epidemiology)

Veterinary Epidemiologist
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Is it possible that patients with recurrent intestinal parasite infections actually have multidrug-resistant (MDR) parasites? Learn about the current thinking on resistance in intestinal parasites, strategies for diagnosis and treatment and effective steps for prevention. At the same time, this session will outline the most up-to-date data on infections in pets and people.

Learning Objectives:

Learn about the prevalence of zoonotic intestinal parasites that impact human and animal health
Explore clinical and research updates on potential resistance in hookworms
Understand how a collaborative One Health approach can help protect animals and people