CPD Credits: Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic , CMAJ article

By Ottawa Public Health - Feb 27, 2025

Earn credits for reading the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article, Zoonotic infections of the Canadian Arctic .

Overview

CMAJ January 20, 2025 197 (2) E34-E43; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.240541

Infectious diseases disproportionately affect people living in the remote Arctic and are often unrecognized by health care providers. This article summarizes key zoonoses to inform clinical care of patients living in Arctic communities, offering a detailed overview of their clinical characteristics. While topics like tuberculosis, ectoparasites, and antimicrobial resistance are important, they are beyond the scope of this review. This article is eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for doctors.

Authors

James E. Burns, Gunjan Mhapankar, Elaine Kilabuk and Justin Penner

Education Credits

  • This article is eligible for 1.0 Mainpro+ credits.
  • Mainpro+ credits will be transferred automatically for members of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
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