2023-07-18 09:05:00
The FDA warns that there is still no rapid test kit. “Dengue fever” for people should not buy it to test yourself. If there are any doubts, go to the hospital for a diagnosis. Repeat the test kit must be used and interpreted by medical personnel. in conjunction with co-diagnosis, clinical symptoms
On July 18, Deputy Secretary General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mr. Lertchai Lertwut, mentioned the use of the dengue virus or dengue virus detection kit that from the dengue fever situation this year. Patients were found 4.7 times higher than in 2022 during the same period. Indications for the diagnosis of dengue virus infection from human blood. which must be used by professional practitioners and medical personnel only Currently, there are many methods for detecting dengue virus infection, such as genetic testing by RT-PCR technique, antibody detection. Including the detection of specific antigens such as NS1, which the FDA has approved many brands of test kits.
“A test kit approved by the FDA will be checked for quality, efficiency and safety in accordance with relevant standards, such as the quality management system for medical devices according to ISO 13485, monitoring reports of adverse events. History of use abroad Proper aging test To ensure that such testing kits are safe for consumers,” said Mr. Lertchai.
Mr. Lertchai said The test kit is just one of many tools to help healthcare professionals diagnose dengue infection. The results of the test must also be considered in conjunction with other diagnoses and clinical assessment by a medical professional. And the test with the test kit gave a negative result. This does not mean that the patient is not infected with dengue virus. However, the FDA has not yet approved dengue virus detection kits that the general public can use by themselves. Should not buy a test kit to use by yourself. but should seek advice from medical personnel directly
“The use of medical test kits should be supervised by a healthcare professional. both selection and interpretation in order to be able to enter the appropriate medical treatment process Including reducing the chance of errors in interpreting test results as well, “said the Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA.
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