2022
DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2022.102287
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Screening for parasites in migrant children

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“…Our results also suggest that parasitosis are frequent in this population, in line with previous studies [ 10 , 11 , 14 , 16 ]. Cost-effectiveness of the screening of parasitic infections is also controversial.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
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“…Our results also suggest that parasitosis are frequent in this population, in line with previous studies [ 10 , 11 , 14 , 16 ]. Cost-effectiveness of the screening of parasitic infections is also controversial.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 93%
“…Cost-effectiveness of the screening of parasitic infections is also controversial. Although the potential for overdiagnosis when using serology limits their usefulness according to some authors, others rely on the benefits of early treatment to prevent long-term sequelae [ 14 ]. From our point of view, in the unique population of UM, overtreatment may be less harmful than an underdiagnosis, considering the long-term sequelae and scarce access to health care systems.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Although most of the IMs who come to Spain are men [ 9 ], an increase in the number of women and children has been observed [ 11 ]. Almost 20% of the IMs who arrive in Spain are child irregular migrants (ChIMs) [ 12 ], who travel of their own volition or accompanied by family members, leaving their countries of origin to seek a better future [ 13 ]. ChIMs have specific health needs.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…After the emergency care, ChIMs are guarded by the national police, and afterwards, they are taken to host centers or centers for the protection of children [ 14 , 20 , 26 ]. Some studies have focused on the process of care for ChIMs from the epidemiological [ 6 , 12 ], immunological [ 33 ], cultural [ 18 ], or legislative [ 34 ] perspective or the perspective of the hosting system [ 35 ]. Nevertheless, learning about the experiences of the professionals involved in the care process is key for identifying deficits and implementing improvements.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%