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Respiratory viral infections in special populations: clinical presentation, management and prevention

Event Description

04 - 05 June 2027
Online

This two-day postgraduate course provides a practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of respiratory viral infections in high-risk populations, including older adults, patients with chronic conditions, and immunocompromised individuals. Through expert lectures, interactive clinical grand rounds, and case-based discussions, participants will explore advances in diagnostics, antiviral therapies, vaccination, and infection prevention, with a focus on improving clinical decision-making and patient care.

Intended audience

This course is designed for infectious disease physicians, clinical microbiologists, internists, pulmonologists, intensivists, transplant physicians, haematologists, infection prevention and control specialists, and clinical pharmacists. It is also suitable for fellows, residents, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of respiratory viral infections.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the clinical presentation and specific challenges of respiratory viral infections in older adults, patients with chronic conditions, and immunocompromised individuals.
  • Select appropriate diagnostic tests based on patient characteristics and clinical settings.
  • Apply evidence-based antiviral treatment and prevention strategies for high-risk populations.
  • Implement current vaccination recommendations for different high-risk patient groups.
  • Manage complex clinical scenarios using a structured, evidence-based approach.
  • Integrate current scientific evidence into clinical decision-making to improve patient outcomes.

Course coordinator

Şiran Keske, Türkiye

Organisers

ESCMID, ESGIE, ESGREV, EVASG, ESGICH, Turkish Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (KLIMIK), The International Immunocompromised Host Society (ICHS)

Accreditation

The ESCMID office will apply for EACCME accreditation. 
Each participant can only receive the number of credits according to actual participation in the event and upon completion of the feedback survey.

Certification

Course organisers will monitor attendance. Participants are required to attend at least 70% of live sessions to be eligible to receive a certificate.

Course Time Zone

All ESCMID online courses are based on Central European Time (CET) and Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Do not miss the opportunity to update your knowledge with an extensive network of experts in the field and register now!
 

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Registration Fees

Ticket

Fee

ESCMID Members

€150

Young Scientist members

€50

LMIC members

€20

Non-Members

€200