Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis among newly arrived unaccompanied minors living in reception centers in Rome

Objective: This study aimed to address the prevalence of infectious diseases in a population of unaccompanied immigrant minors living in reception centres of Rome, Italy. Methods: The study was carried out from January 2013 to January 2019. All unaccompanied immigrant minors were screened for hepati...

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Main Authors: Rosalia Marrone, Giovanni Baglio, Giusy Bruscino, Gianfranco Costanzo, Andrea Cavani, Concetta Mirisola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971220307360