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Infectious Diseases in Internationally Adopted Children and Intercountry Discrepancies Among Screening Protocols, A

Elena Chiappini1, Barbara Bortone1, Sara Borgi1

  • 1Department of Health Science, Anna Meyer Children University Hospital, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.

Frontiers in Pediatrics
|December 3, 2019
PubMed

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Internationally adopted children need prompt infectious disease screening due to higher risks. Standardizing health assessments globally is crucial for child welfare and public health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Internationally adopted children (IAC) present unique health challenges upon arrival.
  • These children have an elevated risk for various infectious diseases, including parasitic, viral, and bacterial infections.
  • Early detection is vital for effective management and preventing community transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze and compare existing health screening protocols for IAC in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
  • To highlight variations in current screening approaches.
  • To advocate for a standardized international protocol for IAC health assessments.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of screening protocols across different continents.
  • Review of current medical guidelines and practices for IAC.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences were identified in the screening protocols implemented in Europe, the United States, and Canada.
  • Current approaches lack international harmonization.

Conclusions:

  • A unified, internationally recognized standard of care for the health management of IAC is necessary.
  • Standardization will improve child health outcomes and reduce disease transmission risks.

Keywords:
infectious diseasesinternationally adopted childrenparasitesprotocolsscreeningtuberculosis

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