Abstract
Screening of 488 Syrian unaccompanied minor refugees (< 18 years-old) in Berlin showed low prevalence of intestinal parasites (Giardia, 7%), positive schistosomiasis serology (1.4%) and absence of hepatitis B. Among 44 ill adult Syrian refugees examined at GeoSentinel clinics worldwide, cutaneous leishmaniasis affected one in three patients; other noteworthy infections were active tuberculosis (11%) and chronic hepatitis B or C (9%). These data can contribute to evidence- based guidelines for infectious disease screening of Syrian refugees.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Eurosurveillance |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 10 2016 |
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