In a significant move to bolster public health, China has introduced standardized protocols for diagnosing and treating measles, dengue fever, and human infections with the avian influenza virus, announced the National Health Commission on Monday.
The comprehensive documents cover various aspects including etiology, epidemiology, pathological changes, clinical symptoms, complications, laboratory testing, identification, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these three infectious diseases.
According to the new measles protocol, all groups are susceptible to the virus, with an infection rate exceeding 90 percent among individuals without immunity following exposure. This highlights the critical need for widespread vaccination and immunity.
The dengue fever protocol emphasizes the importance of early identification and prompt treatment of severe cases. It outlines measures to isolate patients from mosquito exposure and specifies conditions under which isolation can be safely lifted.
For avian influenza, the protocol advises avoiding contact with sick or deceased animals and maintaining healthy dietary habits to prevent infection. Individuals exhibiting symptoms such as fever are urged to seek medical attention immediately and inform healthcare providers of any recent contact with birds or visits to poultry markets.
Beyond these protocols, China is enhancing its public health infrastructure through pilot programs aimed at improving collaboration between hospitals and disease prevention institutions. Initiatives include the installation of disease control supervisors in medical facilities and granting prescription rights to public health physicians, thereby strengthening the overall disease control framework.
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China standardizes diagnosis, treatment of infectious diseases
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