Advanced course on serology for laboratory diagnosis of tick-borne diseases in Europe – methods, challenges and clinical interpretation

Event Description

Discover the key laboratory methods for diagnosing tick-borne diseases in Europe, with a focus on Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis. Develop a deeper understanding of diagnostic strategies, serological pitfalls, direct detection methods, and appropriate testing indications, while learning from experienced clinicians and microbiologists through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and real-life clinical cases to strengthen diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making.

Intended audience

This course is intended for specialists and trainees in clinical microbiology with prior experience in infectious disease serology and an interest in strengthening their skills in interpreting complex and challenging diagnostic results in clinical practice.

Objectives

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

• Describe current state-of-the-art laboratory diagnostic approaches for tick-borne diseases (TBDs) in Europe and identify their application in routine clinical microbiology.
• Evaluate the performance and limitations of serological methods for diagnosing Lyme borreliosis (LB) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE).
• Interpret complex microbiological results, recognising potential diagnostic pitfalls and their implications for clinical decision-making.
• Apply evidence-based diagnostic principles to challenging cases and identify appropriate testing strategies.
• Critically discuss complex diagnostic scenarios and develop well-founded interpretations through interactive case-based discussions and peer exchange.

Course coordinator

Reto Lienhard, Switzerland

Organisers

ESCMID and ESGBOR

Accreditation

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 Venue

Hôtel DuPeyrou
Avenue DuPeyrou 1
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the registration.

Registration details

Registration fees include full access to the course, coffee breaks and lunches described in the programme. Travel costs and accommodation are not included with either fee.

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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