The article takes into consideration the various possible infectious diseases occurring to mgrants across the spectrum of migration, assessing possible favoring factors. KEY POINTS - 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, presence of prearrival screening programs and post arrival access to health care. - Take all opportunities to screen migrants at risk for latent infections and update routine vaccines in all age groups. - Be aware of “rare and tropical infections” related to migration and return travel.
Migration Medicine
Castelli F.
2019-01-01
Abstract
The article takes into consideration the various possible infectious diseases occurring to mgrants across the spectrum of migration, assessing possible favoring factors. KEY POINTS - 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, presence of prearrival screening programs and post arrival access to health care. - Take all opportunities to screen migrants at risk for latent infections and update routine vaccines in all age groups. - Be aware of “rare and tropical infections” related to migration and return travel.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.