Picture of the Week and Clinical Case Presentations: 

  • To apply the principles of evidence-based medicine in the diagnosis and work-up of children with hematological and oncological diseases
  • To design and apply a treatment plan for patients with hematological and oncological diseases
  • To evaluate and manage the treatment and potential complications that patients with complex hematological and oncological disorders experience

M&M: Disseminated Mucormycosis Following BMT for Beta Thalassemia

Learning Objectives:

  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners should be able to apply the principles of evidence-based medicine regarding risks of bone marrow transplant in the setting of iron overload and transfusion-dependency.
  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners should be able to discuss when to suspect mucor and the diagnosis/treatment of mucormycosis. 
  • At the conclusion of this lecture, learners will be able to identify risk factors for invasive fungal infection in the immediate post-BMT period and strategies to mitigate these risks.

 

Session date: 
02/12/2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST
Location: 
Children's National Hospital
111 Michigan Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States
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  • 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    Children’s National Hospital designates this Live activity for a maximum of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 2.00 ANCC
    Children’s National Hospital will provide 2.00 Nursing Contact Hours for this Live activity.
  • 2.00 Participation
    Successful completion of this continuing education activity.
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Speaker(s)

Jillian Smith, MD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.