EMCDDA drug related infectious diseases testing guidelines

This document addresses basic operational guidance on provider-initiated medical examination, testing and counselling with regard to infectious diseases in injecting drug users (IDUs). This is accompanied by a recommended package of prevention and mary care in relation to injecting drug users and infections. Treatment and other specialist care are not discussed in detail here but are dealt with by indicating referral to appropriate services.

Year
2009
  • Global
  • Testing and counselling
  • Health care professionals

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