CHAPTER 22 Hepatitis B: Global Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention Gregory L. Armstrong, Susan T. Goldstein*, Hepatitis B: Clinical Pearls in Refugees and Immigrants • Many immigrants come from countries with…
CHAPTER 33 Leishmaniasis Gregory Juckett Leishmaniasis at a Glance • Clinical classification: cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL), and visceral leishmaniasis (VL) forms. • Other names: cutaneous forms have many…
CHAPTER 1 An Introduction to the Field of Refugee and Immigrant Healthcare Patricia F. Walker, Elizabeth D. Barnett Caring for immigrants has become a nearly universal experience for healthcare professionals…
CHAPTER 19 Tuberculosis John Bernardo Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world today. The disease is pandemic, with the highest per-capita rates now…
CHAPTER 30 Helicobacter Pylori Roger L. Gebhard, Kristin H. Gebhard Helicobacter Pylori at a Glance • Fifty percent or more of immigrants from endemic, underdeveloped countries may harbor gastric H….
CHAPTER 28 Echinococcosis Pedro L. Moro, Peter M. Schantz Echinococcosis at a Glance • Worldwide distribution in association with domestic livestock populations. • In endemic areas, prevalence can be as…
CHAPTER 41 Preventive Healthcare in Children Rajal Mody Introduction Children in immigrant families are the fastest growing segment of the pediatric population in the United States. From 2002 to 2004,…
CHAPTER 13 Immunizations for Immigrants Elizabeth D. Barnett Introduction Immigrants arrive in the US with a range of needs for immunizations. Some arrive with records indicating up-to-date immunizations; others have…
CHAPTER 10 Overseas Medical Screening for Immigrants and Refugees Susan A. Maloney, Luis S. Ortega, Martin S. Cetron Introduction Migration is a major human and global phenomenon, with many complex…
