HIV rapid diagnostic tests on capillary blood

HIV rapid diagnostic tests on capillary blood
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2024-09-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240099832

This protocol is intended to provide Performance Evaluation Laboratories (PELs) and manufacturers with the WHO performance evaluation procedures for the prequalification assessment of HIV RDTs on capillary blood submitted for WHO prequalification assessment.

HIV rapid diagnostic tests on urine

HIV rapid diagnostic tests on urine
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2024-09-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240099859

This protocol is intended to provide Performance Evaluation Laboratories (PELs) and manufacturers with the WHO performance evaluation procedures for the prequalification assessment of HIV RDTs on urine submitted for WHO prequalification assessment

Malaria

Malaria
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 312
Release: 1991-02-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780309045278

Malaria is making a dramatic comeback in the world. The disease is the foremost health challenge in Africa south of the Sahara, and people traveling to malarious areas are at increased risk of malaria-related sickness and death. This book examines the prospects for bringing malaria under control, with specific recommendations for U.S. policy, directions for research and program funding, and appropriate roles for federal and international agencies and the medical and public health communities. The volume reports on the current status of malaria research, prevention, and control efforts worldwide. The authors present study results and commentary on the: Nature, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and epidemiology of malaria. Biology of the malaria parasite and its vector. Prospects for developing malaria vaccines and improved treatments. Economic, social, and behavioral factors in malaria control.

Guidelines on Hepatitis B and C Testing

Guidelines on Hepatitis B and C Testing
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9789241549981

Testing and diagnosis of hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) infection is the gateway for access to both prevention and treatment services, and is a crucial component of an effective response to the hepatitis epidemic. Early identification of persons with chronic HBV or HCV infection enables them to receive the necessary care and treatment to prevent or delay progression of liver disease. Testing also provides an opportunity to link people to interventions to reduce transmission, through counselling on risk behaviors and provision of prevention commodities (such as sterile needles and syringes) and hepatitis B vaccination. These are the first WHO guidelines on testing for chronic HBV and HCV infection and complement published guidance by WHO on the prevention, care and treatment of chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B infection. These guidelines outline the public health approach to strengthening and expanding current testing practices for HBV and HCV, and are intended for use across age groups and populations.

Basic Malaria Microscopy: Tutor's guide

Basic Malaria Microscopy: Tutor's guide
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2010
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 924154791X

Includes questionnaire for evaluation of training in volume 2.

Proof and Concepts in Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Technologies

Proof and Concepts in Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Technologies
Author: Shailendra K. Saxena
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2016-09-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 953512580X

This book gives a comprehensive overview of the recent advancements and developments of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and technologies, which are quite novel approaches and might be used as laboratory bench manual for the rapid diagnosis of the various disease conditions. The book focuses on various aspects and properties of RDTs, point-of-care tests (POCTs), quality control, assurance, calibration, safety, nano-/microfluidic technologies, and fusion with DNA technologies. I hope that this work might increase the interest in this field of research and that the readers will find it useful for their investigations, management, and clinical usage.

WHO Best Practices for Injections and Related Procedures Toolkit

WHO Best Practices for Injections and Related Procedures Toolkit
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2010
Genre:
ISBN: 9789241599252

The new WHO guidelines provide recommended steps for safe phlebotomy and reiterate accepted principles for drawing, collecting blood and transporting blood to laboratories/blood banks. The main areas covered by the toolkit are: 1. bloodborne pathogens transmitted through unsafe injection practices;2. relevant elements of standard precautions and associated barrier protection;3. best injection and related infection prevention and control practices;4. occupational risk factors and their management.

Laboratory and point-of-care diagnostic testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV

Laboratory and point-of-care diagnostic testing for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2023-11-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240077081

The WHO laboratory manual provides microbiologists and medical technologists with an up-to- date comprehensive guide on how to isolate, detect, and diagnose STIs, including HIV. The scope of the manual has been expanded to include chapters on the use of molecular tests, rapid point-of-care tests, and quality management of diagnostic tests and hence the manual will also be of interest to STI and HIV programme managers and clinical staff.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) rapid diagnostic tests for professional use and/or self-testing

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) rapid diagnostic tests for professional use and/or self-testing
Author:
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9240020802

The purpose of this document is to provide technical guidance to in vitro diagnostic medical device (IVD) manufacturers that intend to seek WHO prequalification of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The minimum performance requirements for WHO prequalification are summarized in this document, and apply equally to RDTs intended solely for HIV detection and those in which HIV detection is one component of a multi-detection assay (for example, an HIV/syphilis dual-detection RDT). This document applies to RDTs intended to be used as an aid to diagnosis of HIV infection. The current version of this document does not address IVDs that discriminate between the detection of HIV-1 and HIV-2 infection, IVDs intended as confirmatory tests, or the requirements for accompanying quality control materials.

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children

Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children
Author: World Health Organization
Publisher: World Health Organization
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9241548371

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.