Italian multicentre study found infectious and vaccine preventable diseases in children adopted from Africa and recommends prompt medical screening

ConclusionThe prevalence of infectious conditions and not‐protective titres for vaccine preventable diseases observed in our population underlines the need for prompt and complete medical screening of children adopted from Africa.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Paediatrica - January 24, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Elena Chiappini, Mauro Zaffaroni, Martina Bianconi, Giuseppina Veneruso, Nicolino Grasso, Silvia Garazzino, Rosangela Arancio, Piero Valentini, Anna Ficcadenti, Maria Rosalia Da Riol, Simona La Placa, Luisa Galli, Maurizio de Martino, Gianni Bona Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research