China Implements Uniform Guidelines for Infectious Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
China standardizes diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
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China has introduced protocols for measles, dengue fever, and human infection with the avian influenza virus, aiming to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of these infectious diseases, the National Health Commission announced Monday.
The documents encompass various aspects including etiology, epidemiology, pathological changes, clinical symptoms, complications, laboratory testing, identification and diagnosis, as well as treatment and prevention for the three infections.
One protocol highlights that all groups are vulnerable to the measles virus, with the infection rate exceeding 90 percent among those without immunity after exposure.
The updated protocol for dengue fever stresses the crucial role of early identification and timely treatment of severe cases. Patients should be isolated from mosquitoes, and the isolation can be lifted if the disease duration exceeds five days and the patient's body temperature returns to normal for over 24 hours naturally.
The avian influenza protocol advises avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and encourages maintaining healthy dietary practices to prevent infection. "If symptoms such as fever occur, one should seek medical attention promptly and inform the physician about any recent contact with birds or visits to poultry markets," it advises.
China is reinforcing its public health service capabilities by implementing pilot programs to enhance collaboration and integration between hospitals and disease prevention and control institutions. Additionally, initiatives are underway to appoint disease control supervisors at medical institutions and grant prescription rights to public health physicians.
(Cover via CFP)
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
The documents encompass various aspects including etiology, epidemiology, pathological changes, clinical symptoms, complications, laboratory testing, identification and diagnosis, as well as treatment and prevention for the three infections.
One protocol highlights that all groups are vulnerable to the measles virus, with the infection rate exceeding 90 percent among those without immunity after exposure.
The updated protocol for dengue fever stresses the crucial role of early identification and timely treatment of severe cases. Patients should be isolated from mosquitoes, and the isolation can be lifted if the disease duration exceeds five days and the patient's body temperature returns to normal for over 24 hours naturally.
The avian influenza protocol advises avoiding contact with sick or dead animals and encourages maintaining healthy dietary practices to prevent infection. "If symptoms such as fever occur, one should seek medical attention promptly and inform the physician about any recent contact with birds or visits to poultry markets," it advises.
China is reinforcing its public health service capabilities by implementing pilot programs to enhance collaboration and integration between hospitals and disease prevention and control institutions. Additionally, initiatives are underway to appoint disease control supervisors at medical institutions and grant prescription rights to public health physicians.
(Cover via CFP)
Mathilde Moreau contributed to this report for TROIB News
