Author: World Health Organization
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection that is almost invariably fatal unless treated. It is a neglected tropical disease that occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence of the disease is declining in response to intensive surveillance and control in endemic areas. As a result, HAT is among the neglected tropical diseases targeted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for elimination. WHO maintains exhaustive records of all declared cases; in 2018, a historically low number of cases (less than 1000) was reported. The remarkable progress in the control of gambiense HAT has relied on case-finding and curative treatment, a strategy that interrupts transmission by depleting the reservoir of parasites in humans. This has been combined occasionally with vector control activities. The subject of these guidelines, therefore, is of utmost importance for the continuation of progress to eliminate HAT. The recent approval of a new medicine (fexinidazole) for the treatment of gambiense HAT has opened new possibilities for the management of cases and thus warrants the new WHO recommendations contained herein. While studies of fexinidazole and other therapies are ongoing, these guidelines are considered interim guidelines until new information becomes available. This document focuses on the management of patients affected by gambiense HAT and constitutes an update to the WHO therapeutic guidance issued in 2013.
WHO Interim Guidelines for the Treatment of Gambiense Human African Trypanosomiasis
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection that is almost invariably fatal unless treated. It is a neglected tropical disease that occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence of the disease is declining in response to intensive surveillance and control in endemic areas. As a result, HAT is among the neglected tropical diseases targeted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for elimination. WHO maintains exhaustive records of all declared cases; in 2018, a historically low number of cases (less than 1000) was reported. The remarkable progress in the control of gambiense HAT has relied on case-finding and curative treatment, a strategy that interrupts transmission by depleting the reservoir of parasites in humans. This has been combined occasionally with vector control activities. The subject of these guidelines, therefore, is of utmost importance for the continuation of progress to eliminate HAT. The recent approval of a new medicine (fexinidazole) for the treatment of gambiense HAT has opened new possibilities for the management of cases and thus warrants the new WHO recommendations contained herein. While studies of fexinidazole and other therapies are ongoing, these guidelines are considered interim guidelines until new information becomes available. This document focuses on the management of patients affected by gambiense HAT and constitutes an update to the WHO therapeutic guidance issued in 2013.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), or sleeping sickness, is a parasitic infection that is almost invariably fatal unless treated. It is a neglected tropical disease that occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. The incidence of the disease is declining in response to intensive surveillance and control in endemic areas. As a result, HAT is among the neglected tropical diseases targeted by the World Health Organization (WHO) for elimination. WHO maintains exhaustive records of all declared cases; in 2018, a historically low number of cases (less than 1000) was reported. The remarkable progress in the control of gambiense HAT has relied on case-finding and curative treatment, a strategy that interrupts transmission by depleting the reservoir of parasites in humans. This has been combined occasionally with vector control activities. The subject of these guidelines, therefore, is of utmost importance for the continuation of progress to eliminate HAT. The recent approval of a new medicine (fexinidazole) for the treatment of gambiense HAT has opened new possibilities for the management of cases and thus warrants the new WHO recommendations contained herein. While studies of fexinidazole and other therapies are ongoing, these guidelines are considered interim guidelines until new information becomes available. This document focuses on the management of patients affected by gambiense HAT and constitutes an update to the WHO therapeutic guidance issued in 2013.
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241547685
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
This guidance is an update of WHO global influenza preparedness plan: the role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics, published March 2005 (WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.5).
Publisher: World Health Organization
ISBN: 9241547685
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
This guidance is an update of WHO global influenza preparedness plan: the role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics, published March 2005 (WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.5).
Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-based Paint Hazards in Housing
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Category : Housing and health
Languages : en
Pages : 778
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Category : Housing and health
Languages : en
Pages : 778
Book Description
California. Court of Appeal (4th Appellate District). Division 3. Records and Briefs
Author: California (State).
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Ansel Adams, John Muir, Dinkey Lakes and Monarch Wildernesses, Proposed New Management Direction, Amending the Land and Resource Management Plans for the Inyo National Forest (N.F.), Sierra National Forest (N.F.) and Sequoia National Forest (N.F.)
Assembly Bill
Author: California. Legislature. Assembly
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Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 2150
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Category : Bills, Legislative
Languages : en
Pages : 2150
Book Description
Lassen, Plumas, Tahoe National Forests (N.F.), Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act
Decisions of the Federal Labor Relations Authority
Author: United States. Federal Labor Relations Authority
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Category : Collective labor agreements
Languages : en
Pages : 1088
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Collective labor agreements
Languages : en
Pages : 1088
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Customs Bulletin
Author: United States. Department of the Treasury
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Category : Customs administration
Languages : en
Pages : 1074
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Category : Customs administration
Languages : en
Pages : 1074
Book Description
Consolidated Listing of Official Gazette Notices Re Patent and Trademark Office Practices and Procedures
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Category : Patent laws and legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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Publisher:
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Category : Patent laws and legislation
Languages : en
Pages : 574
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