Dharmen J. Patel, M.D., Robert G. Lerner, M.D., and Gary P. Wormser, M.D.
Dr. Patel is a Fellow in Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, and Dr. Wormser is Professor of Medicine and Chief, Infectious Diseases, New York Medical College. Both Dr. Patel and Dr. Wormser report no conflict of interest. Drs. Patel and Wormser report no commercial conflict of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Discuss the hematologic complications of viral illness
Discuss pancytopenia as a complication of influenza
Discuss why bone marrow examinations in flu may be unnecessary
Recognize that influenza infection, not medications, may produce the associated hematologic side effects.
