WHO releases first ever normative guidance on diagnosis, prevention and management of a major cause of death of people living with HIV/AIDS cryptococcal disease

摘要

Rapid advice was released during a side event at the Sixteenth International Conference on HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases held from 4 to 6 December 2011 in Addis Ababa. The document outlines standards for high quality care of persons living with HIV infection and patients with cryptococcal disease, by providing evidence-based recommendations that consider the risks and benefits, acceptability, feasibility, cost and other resource implications.