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. 2016 May 3;2016:3272483. doi: 10.1155/2016/3272483

Table 2.

National guidelines.

Country Type of guideline Year Publishing body Title Disease treatment included Methodology Link
Angola HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health Normas de Tratamento Anti-Retroviral (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines http://www.emtct-iatt.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Angola_National-ARV-Guidelines_2011.pdf

Australia No national guidelines identified; however, guidelines exist from societies (see society guidelines)

Bahamas HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2005 Caribbean Epidemiology Centre Caribbean Guidelines for the Care and Treatment of Persons with HIV Infection (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Scabies
(vi) Eosinophilic folliculitis
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(viii) Drug reactions
(ix) Papular pruritic eruptions
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/caribbean_art.pdf

Botswana HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2007 Ministry of Health Acute Care: Botswana Integrated Management for HIV/AIDS and Other Illness (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Scabies
(iii) Tinea
(iv) Varicella/herpes zoster
(v) Drug reactions
(vi) Seborrheic dermatitis
(vii) Molluscum contagiosum
(viii) Papular pruritic eruption
Adapted from other guidelines http://www.gov.bw/global/moh/pc_moh_07.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2012 Ministry of Health Botswana National HIV & AIDS Treatment Guidelines (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Oral candidiasis
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iv) Drug reactions
Expert opinion http://www.med.upenn.edu/botswana/user_documents/BotsNatHIV-AIDSTreatGuideWEB22-05-2012.pdf

Brazil HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2008 Ministry of Health Recomendacoes para Terapia Antirretroviral em Adultos Infectados pelo HIV 2008 (i) Kaposi's sarcoma CEBM http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/Brazil_National_Treatment_Guidelines_2008.pdf

Cameroon HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2004 Ministry of Public Health Guide National de Prise en Charge des Personnes Vivant avec le VIH/SIDA-Cameroun (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iii) Scabies
(iv) Varicella/herpes zoster
(v) Seborrheic dermatitis
(vi) Molluscum contagiosum
Expert opinion http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/treatment/national_treatment_guidelines/Cameroon_tagged.pdf

Canada STD/STI treatment guidelines 2008 Public Health Agency of Canada Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (i) Scabies USPSTF http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/sti-its/cgsti-ldcits/index-eng.php#toc

Chad None identified

China None identified

Colombia HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health and Social Protection Guia para el Manejo de VIH/SIDA Basada en la Evidencia (i) Drug reactions IDSA-USPHS http://www.aidsspace.org/upload_desc.php?user=7977&upid=2030

Comoros HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2007 Ministry of Health Guide de Prise en Charge de L'Infection a VIH aux Comoros (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Scabies
(iv) Drug reactions
(v) Papular pruritic eruptions
(vi) Varicella/herpes zoster
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(viii) Molluscum contagiosum
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/Comoros_2007_tagged_0.pdf

Congo None identified

Côte d'Ivoire HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2005 Ministry of Health and Population Guide de Prise en Charge de L'Infection a VIH/SIDA de L'Adulte et de L'Enfante (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Papular pruritic
(iii) Drug reactions
(iv) Varicella/herpes zoster
(v) Seborrheic dermatitis
(vi) Kaposi's sarcoma
(vii) Molluscum contagiosum
Expert opinion http://www.aidsspace.org/upload_desc.php?user=7977&upid=1921

Egypt None identified

Equatorial Guinea None identified

Ethiopia Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2008 Federal Ministry of Health Guidelines for Management of Opportunistic Infections and Antiretroviral Treatment in Adolescents and Adults in Ethiopia (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Molluscum contagiosum
(iii) Tinea
(iv) Scabies
(v) Oral candidiasis
(vi) Drug reactions
(vii) Papular pruritic eruption
(viii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/ethiopia_art.pdf
Standard treatment guidelines 2010 Drug Administration and Control Authority of Ethiopia Standard Treatment Guideline for Primary Hospitals (i) Varicella/herpes zoster Expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s17820en/s17820en.pdf

France HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health and Sports Prise en Charge Médicale des Personnes Infectées par le VIH (i) Kaposi's sarcoma
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Oral candidiasis
CEBM http://www.sante.gouv.fr/IMG/pdf/Rapport_2010_sur_la_prise_en_charge_medicale_des_personnes_infectees_par_le_VIH_sous_la_direction_du_Pr-_Patrick_Yeni.pdf

Gabon None identified

Ghana Standard treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health Standard Treatment Guidelines (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Seborrheic dermatitis
Expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s18015en/s18015en.pdf

Guinea HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health and Hygiene Normes et Protocoles de Prise en Charge de L'Infection par le VIH chez L'Adulte et L'Enfant en Guinee (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/guinea_art.pdf?ua=1

Guinea-Bissau None identified

Haiti HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Public Health and Population Manuel de Normes de Prise en Charge Clinique et Therapeutique des Adolescents et Adultes Vivant avec le VIH/SIDA (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Papular pruritic eruptions
(iv) Seborrheic dermatitis
(v) Kaposi's sarcoma
Expert opinion http://www.aidsspace.org/upload_desc.php?user=7977&upid=1914

India Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2007 National AIDS Control Organisation Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Common Opportunistic Infections/Malignancies among HIV-Infected Adult and Adolescent (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Scabies
(vi) Kaposi's sarcoma
(vii) Tinea
Expert opinion http://naco.gov.in/upload/Policies%20&%20Guidelines/7-Guidelines%20for%20Prevention%20and%20Management%20of%20common%20opportunistic%20infections.pdf

Indonesia HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health Tatalaksana Klinis Infeksi HIV dan Terapi Antiretroviral (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Oral candidiasis
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.spiritia.or.id/Dok/pedomanart2011.pdf

Jamaica HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2005 Caribbean Epidemiology Centre Caribbean Guidelines for the Care and Treatment of Persons with HIV Infection (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Scabies
(vi) Eosinophilic folliculitis
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(viii) Drug reactions
(ix) Papular pruritic eruptions
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/caribbean_art.pdf

Kenya HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2005 Ministry of Health Guidelines for Antiretroviral Drug Therapy in Kenya (i) Drug reactions Expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/kenya_art.pdf
Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2008 Ministry of Health National Manual for the Management of HIV-Related Opportunistic Infections and Conditions (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iii) Scabies
(iv) Papular pruritic eruptions
(v) Tinea
(vi) Varicella/herpes zoster
(vii) Drug reactions
(viii) Molluscum contagiosum
(ix) Seborrheic dermatitis
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://nascop.or.ke/library/ART%20guidelines/National%20Manual%20for%20the%20management%20of%20HIV%20related%20OIs.pdf
Standard treatment guidelines 2009 Ministry of Medical Services Clinical Guidelines for the Management and Referral of Common Conditions at Levels 2-3: Primary Care (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s20999en/s20999en.pdf

Lesotho Standard treatment guidelines 2005 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for Lesotho 2005 (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Tinea
Expert opinion http://www.who.int/selection_medicines/country_lists/lso_2005_STGs_EML.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2007 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Working Draft-Lesotho National ART Guidelines (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Scabies
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iv) Varicella/herpes zoster
(v) Molluscum contagiosum
(vi) Tinea
(vii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(viii) Drug reactions
Expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/lesotho_art.pdf

Malawi HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2006 Ministry of Health Treatment of AIDS: Guidelines for the Use of Antiretroviral Therapy in Malawi (i) Kaposi's sarcoma Expert opinion https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hivunitmohmw.org%2Fuploads%2FMain%2FMalawi-ARV-Guidelines-2ndEdition.doc&ei=P8acU9WcAeXLsAThlYGwAw&usg=AFQjCNGw6k6cSW6YKODVanuFT9lM51jxag&sig2=sk9DWLIvD9yr8onBg6B5zg&bvm=bv.68911936,d.cWc
Standard treatment guidelines 2009 Ministry of Health Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines 4th Edition 2009 (i) Kaposi's sarcoma
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Drug reactions
Adapted from other guidelines + Expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s18801en/s18801en.pdf
Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health Guidelines for the Management of HIV-Related Illnesses in Paediatrics (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Tinea
(iii) Molluscum contagiosum
(iv) Kaposi's sarcoma
(v) Papular pruritic eruptions
(vi) Varicella/herpes zoster
(vii) Scabies
(viii) Drug reactions
Expert opinion http://www.medcol.mw/paediatrics/uploads/HIVguidelines.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health Clinical Management of HIV in Children and Adults (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Seborrheic dermatitis
(v) Tinea
(vi) Papular pruritic eruptions
Adapted from other guidelines http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/malawi_art.pdf

Mexico None identified

Mozambique HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health Guia de Tratamento Antiretroviral e Infeccoes Oportunistas no Adulto, Adolescente e Gravidas (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Tinea
(iv) Scabies
(v) Seborrheic dermatitis
(vi) Papular pruritic eruptions
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(viii) Drug reactions
Expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/mozambique_art.pdf?ua=1

Myanmar HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health Guidelines for the Clinical Management of HIV Infection in Adults and Adolescents in Myanmar (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Papular pruritic eruptions
(iv) Scabies
(v) Oral candidiasis
(vi) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/Myanmar_2011.pdf

Namibia Standard clinical treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health and Social Services Namibia Standard Treatment Guidelines (i) Kaposi's sarcoma
(ii) Scabies
(iii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Eosinophilic folliculitis
(vi) Drug reactions
(vii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(viii) Tinea
(ix) Oral candidiasis
Expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s19260en/s19260en.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2014 Ministry of Health and Social Services National Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://preventcrypto.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Namibia-National-ART-guidelines-2014.pdf

Nigeria HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2007 Federal Ministry of Health National Guidelines for HIV and AIDS Treatment and Care in Adolescents and Adults (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iv) Scabies
(v) Drugs reactions
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/amds/Nigeria_adult_2007.pdf

Peru None identified

Russia None identified

Rwanda HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2007 Ministry of Health Guide de Prise en Charge des Personnes Infectées par le VIH au Rwanda (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Molluscum contagiosum
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/treatment/national_treatment_guidelines/Rwanda_2007_cleaner_version_tagged.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2013 Ministry of Health National Guidelines for Prevention and Management of HIV, STIs & Other Blood Borne Infections (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.aidsspace.org/upload_desc.php?user=7977&upid=2149

South Africa HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 National Department of Health The South African Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines 2010 (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Tinea
(vi) Drug reactions
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Expert opinion http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/South_Africa_National_HIV_Treatment_Guidelines_Combined_2010.pdf
Standard clinical treatment guidelines 2012 National Department of Health Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Drugs List for South Africa (i) Drug reactions
(ii) Oral candidiasis
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://www.health.gov.za/docs/Policies/2012/Standard_treatment_guidelines_and_essential_medicines_list_2012.pdf

South Sudan None identified

Swaziland HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Swaziland Paediatric HIV/AIDS Treatment Guidelines (i) Papular pruritic eruptions
(ii) Molluscum contagiosum
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Oral candidiasis
(v) Kaposi's sarcoma
(vi) Drug reactions
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.emtct-iatt.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Swaziland_National-Pediatric-HIV-Guidelines_2010.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare National Comprehensive HIV Package of Care (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/swaziland_art.pdf

Tanzania HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2012 Ministry of Health and Social Welfare National Guidelines for the Management of HIV and AIDS (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Papular pruritic eruptions
(iii) Scabies
(iv) Seborrheic dermatitis
(v) Molluscum contagiosum
(vi) Kaposi's sarcoma
(vii) Varicella/herpes zoster
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://pmtct.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/ART-guidelines_PDF.pdf

Thailand None identified

Togo None identified

Trinidad and Tobago HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2005 Caribbean Epidemiology Centre Caribbean Guidelines for the Care and Treatment of Persons with HIV Infection (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iv) Molluscum contagiosum
(v) Scabies
(vi) Eosinophilic folliculitis
(vii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(viii) Drug reactions
(ix) Papular pruritic eruptions
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/caribbean_art.pdf

Uganda HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2009 Ministry of Health National Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines for Adults, Adolescents, and Children (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.aidstar-one.com/sites/default/files/treatment/national_treatment_guidelines/Uganda_guidelines_2009.pdf

Uganda Standard clinical treatment guidelines 2012 Ministry of Health Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2012 (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://sure.ug/?download=UCG%202012.pdf

UK No national guidelines identified; however, guidelines exist from societies (see society guidelines)

Ukraine Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2007 Ministry of Health Clinical Protocol for the Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in Patients with HIV and AIDS (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://moz.gov.ua/ua/portal/dn_20031212_580.html

USA Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2004 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Treating Opportunistic Infections Among HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
IDSA-USPHS http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/pdf/rr/rr5315.pdf
STD/STI treatment guidelines 2010 Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2010 (i) Scabies Scientific literature http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5912a1.htm
Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2013 Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Exposed and HIV-Infected Children (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
IDSA-USPHS http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/oi_guidelines_pediatrics.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2011 US Department of Veteran Affairs Dermatologic Conditions-Primary Care of Veterans with HIV (i) Seborrheic dermatitis
(ii) Eosinophilic folliculitis
Scientific literature http://www.hiv.va.gov/provider/manual-primary-care/dermatologic.asp
Disease-specific treatment guidelines 2011 Department of Health and Human Services Clinical Information: Molluscum Contagiosum (i) Molluscum contagiosum Scientific literature http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/molluscum/clinical_overview.htm
Disease-specific treatment guidelines 2013 National Cancer Institute Kaposi's Sarcoma Treatment (i) Kaposi's sarcoma Scientific literature http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/kaposis/HealthProfessional/page3
Opportunistic infections treatment guidelines 2013 Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Oral candidiasis
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
IDSA-USPHS http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/guidelines/html/4/adult-and-adolescent-oi-prevention-and-treatment-guidelines/0

Vietnam HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2009 Ministry of Health Guidelines for HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Molluscum contagiosum
(iv) Drug reactions
Adapted from other guidelines http://www.aidsspace.org/upload_desc.php?user=7977&upid=2000

Zambia HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2002 Central Board of Health Integrated Technical Guidelines for Frontline Healthworkers (i) Seborrheic dermatitis
(ii) Papular pruritic eruptions
(iii) Molluscum contagiosum
Expert opinion http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADD029.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2008 Zambia HIV National Guidelines (i) Oral candidiasis
(ii) Varicella/herpes zoster
(iii) Kaposi's sarcoma
(iv) Seborrheic dermatitis
(v) Molluscum contagiosum
(vi) Eosinophilic folliculitis
Scientific literature http://www.zambiahivguide.org/
Standard clinical treatment guidelines 2008 Ministry of Health Standard Treatment Guidelines, Essential Medicines List & Essential Laboratory Supplies List for Zambia (i) Kaposi's sarcoma Expert opinion http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/documents/s19280en/s19280en.pdf
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2010 Ministry of Health Adult and Adolescent Antiretroviral Therapy Protocols 2010 (i) Drug reactions Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion http://www.who.int/hiv/pub/guidelines/zambia_art.pdf?ua=1

Zimbabwe Standard clinical treatment guidelines 2011 Ministry of Health and Child Welfare 6th Essential Drugs List and Standard Treatment Guidelines for Zimbabwe (i) Varicella/herpes zoster
(ii) Seborrheic dermatitis
(iii) Drug reactions
(iv) Kaposi's sarcoma
(v) Papular pruritic eruptions
(vi) Oral candidiasis
Scientific literature + expert opinion http://globalhealth.stanford.edu/documents/EDLIZ%202011%206th%20edition.doc
HIV/AIDS treatment guidelines 2013 Ministry of Health and Child Care Guidelines for Antiretroviral Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of HIV in Zimbabwe (i) Drug reactions
(ii) Kaposi's sarcoma
Adapted from other guidelines + expert opinion https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emtct-iatt.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2014%2F05%2F2013-zimbabwe-arv-guidelines-main-document.pdf&ei=YPeMU_z2FqWmsASEjYHoBQ&usg=AFQjCNHchIkdbhZ14yZIM7SOV32vdCgnIQ&sig2=ZeVAun9vbaQxa2zXyVSaOA&bvm=bv.68191837,d.cWc