[Frequent infectious diseases in migrants]
1Tropenmedizinische Abteilung, Missionsärztliche Klinik, Salvatorstr. 7, 97074, Würzburg, Deutschland. august.stich@medmissio.de.
Abstract:
The current influx of refugees and the high rate of immigration increase the rate and impact of infectious diseases in Europe. Infections can be detected at the initial examination of arriving refugees as a result of systematic screening or within the framework of general medical care. Diagnosis and treatment require special expertise and in some cases special precautions. The spectrum of infections is determined by the country of origin of migrants and the conditions experienced on fleeing to Germany. In this article the diagnostics and treatment of the most important infections are presented. As far as infections are concerned refugees and migrants do not represent a threat to the general population but instead have to be perceived as a highly vulnerable group.
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