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[Persistent tropical diseases among migrants].
Revue Medicale Suisse
|May 6, 2014
Summary
Migrants can carry persistent infectious diseases like schistosomiasis, strongyloidiasis, and Chagas disease for years. Co-infections with HIV or hepatitis B/C can worsen these neglected parasitic and viral diseases.
Area of Science:
- Tropical medicine
- Infectious diseases
- Parasitology
Context:
- Migrants face unique health risks due to exposure in their home countries.
- Specific living conditions can increase vulnerability to persistent infections.
- Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a significant concern in migrant populations.
Purpose:
- To highlight the prevalence and risks of neglected parasitic diseases in migrant populations.
- To discuss the potential for long-term asymptomatic carriage of infections.
- To emphasize the impact of co-infections with viral pathogens.
Summary:
- Several infectious diseases can remain asymptomatic for years in migrants.
- Key neglected parasitic diseases include schistosomiasis, strongyloidiasis, and Chagas disease.
- Co-infections with HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C exacerbate morbidity from these parasitic infections.
Impact:
- Increased awareness of long-term infectious disease risks in migrants.
- Highlights the importance of screening for neglected parasitic and viral infections.
- Informs clinical management and public health strategies for migrant health.
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