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Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodic Health Examination: Screening for Infectious Diseases.

Jemelyn U Garcia¹, Rosally P Zamora², Christopher G Manalo^3,4

¹Medical Department, Research Institute for Tropical Medicine, Muntinlupa, Philippines.

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Summary

This guideline offers evidence-based recommendations for screening infectious diseases in the Philippines. A risk-based approach for asymptomatic individuals and high-risk groups improves early detection and reduces transmission.

Keywords:

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Microbiological Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Pulmonary Infectious Diseases

Microbiological Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Pulmonary Infectious Diseases

Published on: March 1, 2024

Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

Communicable diseases pose a persistent burden in the Philippines.
Asymptomatic transmission risk necessitates structured screening.
Evidence-based approaches are crucial for effective infectious disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide evidence-based recommendations for screening asymptomatic, apparently healthy adolescents and adults in the Philippines.
To guide screening for infectious diseases in individuals with high-risk conditions.
To establish a structured approach for infectious disease screening.

Main Methods:

Followed the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach.
Utilized GRADE Adolopment and the GRADE Evidence to Decision (EtD) framework.
Involved identification of priority research questions, evidence synthesis, and recommendation formulation.

Main Results:

Developed 18 recommendations for screening asymptomatic children and adults for infectious diseases.
Included 10 strong and 8 weak recommendations.
Covered a range of infectious diseases including syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis C, and tuberculosis.

Conclusions:

Philippine Clinical Practice Guideline emphasizes risk-based screening for infectious diseases.
Targeted screening of high-risk populations improves early detection and reduces transmission.
Primary care and preventive strategies are vital for reducing infectious disease burden.