Comprehensive therapy for human H5N1
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Methods In order to initiate appropriate treatment earlier, we perform a three step strategy named “Comprehensive Therapy for human A (H5N1): CT-H5N1” in northern Vietnam since 2008. Upon step 1, residents are educated to visit healthcare facilities sooner when he/she gets sick after close contact with sick/dead poultry; on Step 2, medical staffs in provincial hospitals make a diagnosis using a rapid diagnostic test for A(H5N1) that our colleagues developed. If positive, the patient is initiated antiviral treatments immediately and is referred to Central Hospital (BMH), if he/she is in severe condition; and on Step 3, the patient in critical condition is given advanced and intensive treatments including blood purification therapy.
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