Guidelines for the Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika
Washington, D.C.; PAHO; 2022-03-24.
in English
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ABSTRACT
Evidence-based guidelines are one of the most useful tools for improving public health and clinical practice. Their purpose is to formulate interventions based on strong evidence of efficacy, avoid unnecessary risks, use resources efficiently, reduce clinical variability and, in essence, improve health and ensure quality care, which is the purpose of health systems and services. These guidelines were developed following the GRADE methodology, with the support of a panel of clinical experts from different countries, all convened by the Pan American Health Organization. By responding to twelve key questions about the clinical diagnosis and treatment of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, evidence-based recommendations were formulated for pediatric, youth, adult, older adult, and pregnant patients who are exposed to these diseases or have a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of infection. The purpose of the guidelines is to prevent progression to severe forms of these diseases and the fatal events they may cause. The recommendations are intended for health professionals, including general, resident, and specialist physicians, nursing professionals, and medical and nursing students, who participate in caring for patients with suspected dengue, chikungunya, or Zika. They are also intended for health unit managers and the executive teams of national arboviral disease prevention and control programs, who are responsible for facilitating the process of implementing these guidelines.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Goal 10: Communicable diseases
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Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Chikungunya Fever
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Dengue
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Neglected Diseases
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Dengue
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Zika
Database:
PAHO-IRIS
Main subject:
Pediatrics
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Arboviruses
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Aged
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Clinical Diagnosis
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Chikungunya virus
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Child
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Communicable Disease Control
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Communicable Diseases
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Dengue
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Dengue Virus
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Language:
English
Year:
2022