Study note

VHF investigation: isolation, notification and sampling

THE CONTEXT
The instructions continue a VHF investigation pathway and specify isolation, notification and laboratory sampling.

Isolation and notification

FeatureDetails
Isolation
Place the patient in a side room with full barrier precautions.
Notification
Inform the laboratory and the regional HCID specialist unit.

Laboratory sampling

FeatureDetails
VHF sample
The continuation specifies sending the VHF sample for PCR.
Malaria sample
Send a malaria sample for initial laboratory investigation.
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