Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis among newly arrived unaccompanied minors living in reception centers in Rome

Unaccompanied immigrant minors are defined as foreigner or stateless persons below the age of 18, who have immigrated without family members or other caregivers. This group includes minors who are left unaccompanied after they have entered the destination country (UNCRC, 2005).
Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research