Migration Medicine - 04/02/19
, Francesco Castelli, MD, FRCP (Lond), FFTM RCPS (Glasg), FESCMID d, eRésumé |
Migration is increasing and practitioners need to be aware of the unique health needs of this population. The prevalence of infectious diseases among migrants varies and generally mirrors that of their countries of origin, but is modified by the circumstance of migration, the presence of pre-arrival screening programs and post arrival access to health care. To optimize the health of migrants practitioners; (1) should take all opportunities to screen migrants at risk for latent infections such as tuberculosis, chronic hepatitis B and C, HIV, strongyloidiasis, schistosomiasis and Chagas disease, (2) update routine vaccines in all age groups and, (3) be aware of “rare and tropical infections” related to migration and return travel.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Migration, Infectious diseases, Screening, Health promotion
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Vol 33 - N° 1
P. 265-287 - mars 2019 Retour au numéro
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