A. Marras)University Health Network and Sinai Health System, Toronto (S.K. Treatment with topical tacrolimus may be associated with an increased risk of varicella zoster (chickenpox or shingles) and herpes simplex infection. Among treated patients with Mx-PD, 18.2% received nonmacrolide monotherapy and 13.9% received macrolide monotherapy Practice guidelines are systematically developed statements to assist practitioners and patients in making decisions about appropriate health care for specific clinical circumstances. Epidemiology. Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Sarah K. Brode, Toronto Western Hospital, 7E-453, 399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
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