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Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such
as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread, directly
or indirectly, from one person to another. Zoonotic diseases are infectious
diseases of animals that can cause disease when transmitted to humans.
Key publications...
Guidelines for the Prevention,
Care and Treatment of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
These are the first World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the prevention, care and treatment of persons living with CHB infection, and complement similar recent published guidance by WHO on the prevention, care and treatment of infection due to the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Guidelines for the Prevention, Care and Treatment of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
- Published:02 Oct 2015
- ISBN: 9789241549059
- Price: £26.00
Guidelines for the Screening,
Care and Treatment of Persons with Hepatitis C Infection
These are the first WHO guidelines on the screening, care and treatment of persons with HCV infection.
Guidelines for the Screening, Care and Treatment of Persons with Hepatitis C Infection
- Published:30 Dec 2014
- ISBN: 9789241548755
- Price: £26.00
Psychological First Aid during
Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks
This guide covers psychological first aid which involves humane, supportive and practical help to fellow human beings suffering serious crisis events. It is written for people who can help others who have experienced an extremely distressing event.
Psychological First Aid during Ebola Virus Disease Outbreaks
- Published:09 Sep 2014
- ISBN: 9789241548847
- Price: £8.50
Regional Research Framework to
Strengthen Communicable Disease Control and Elimination in the Western
Pacific
Communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and vaccine-preventable diseases have a considerable negative impact on social development in the Western Pacific Region.
Regional Research Framework to Strengthen Communicable Disease Control and Elimination in the Western Pacific
- Published:05 Jun 2014
- ISBN: 9789290616177
- Price: £21.00
Antimicrobial Resistance - Global
Report on Surveillance
This WHO report, produced in collaboration with Member States and other partners, provides as accurate a picture as is presently possible of the magnitude of AMR and the current state of surveillance globally. The report focuses on antibacterial resistance (ABR) in common bacterial pathogens.
Antimicrobial Resistance - Global Report on Surveillance
- Published:01 May 2014
- ISBN: 9789241564748
- Price: £36.00
Measles Elimination Field
Guide
This guide describes in detail the current challenges and activities needed to interrupt measles transmission, to prevent and respond rapidly to emerging measles outbreaks, and to ensure sensitive surveillance is in place. It is presented in a form that can be readily adapted by national immunization managers to suit country situations.
Measles Elimination Field Guide
- Published:15 Dec 2013
- ISBN: 9789290616054
- Price: £18.00
Research Priorities for the
Environment, Agriculture and Infectious Diseases of Poverty
The Thematic Reference Group on Environment, Agriculture and Infectious Diseases of Poverty (TRG 4) addresses the nature of the intersections and interactions between environment, agriculture and infectious diseases of poverty in order to identify research priorities for improved disease control.
Research Priorities for the Environment, Agriculture and Infectious Diseases of Poverty
- Published:01 Jun 2013
- ISBN: 9789241209762
- Price: £35.00
Evolving Threat of Antimicrobial
Resistance
The objective of these guidelines is to improve the quality of care received by Low Birth Weight (LBW) infants in developing countries through improved capacity of health workers.
Evolving Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published:16 Mar 2012
- ISBN: 9789241503181
- Price: £27.00
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