Infections with long latency in international refugees, immigrants, and migrants seen at GeoSentinel sites, 2016-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The continued increase in global migration compels clinicians to be aware of specific health problems faced by refugees, immigrants, and migrants (RIM). This analysis aimed to characterize RIM evaluated at GeoSentinel sites, their migration history, and infectious diseases detected through screening and diagnostic workups.

Methods

A case report form was used to collect data on demographics, migration route, infectious diseases screened, test results, and primary infectious disease diagnosis for RIM patients seen at GeoSentinel sites. Descriptive statistics were performed.

Results

Between October 2016 and November 2018, 5,319 RIM patients were evaluated at GeoSentinel sites in 19 countries. Africa was the region of birth for 2,436 patients (46 %), followed b

SUBMITTER: Barnett ED 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10760402 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature