Leishmaniasis

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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…

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Tuberculosis

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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…

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Echinococcosis

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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…

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Helicobacter Pylori

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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….

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Preventive Healthcare in Children

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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,…

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Malaria

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CHAPTER 37 Malaria William Stauffer Malaria at a Glance • Malaria is common in immigrants and refugees arriving from sub-Saharan Africa. • Newly arriving immigrants and refugees may have minimal…

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Immunizations for Immigrants

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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…

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