Knowledge Corner: Diagnostic Stewardship & Vector-borne Disease Pathogen Diagnostics in Action

This case-driven session will summarize key aspects of vector-borne disease (VBD) pathogens, like Ehrlichia, Anaplasma, Babesia spp. and Rickettsia Spotted Fever Group. Resources for practical clinical management, recent peer-reviewed literature, and evidence- and expert-based guidelines will be discussed. Guidance for management of clinical, and non-clinical, cases to assist and support in appropriate antimicrobial use for patients and in communication with pet-owners will be incorporated. Speakers will discuss emerging (and evolving) concerns as related to these pathogens (treatment, prevention, and surveillance), One Health (animal-pet, human-zoonotic, environment), along with diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship.