[Chronic infections in Latin American immigrants in Switzerland].
Recently arrived immigrants from Latin American countries represent a growing population in Switzerland. This article reviews the evidences on the most frequent chronic infections affecting this population group in Switzerland and presents screening recommendations adapted to primary care practice. Efforts should particularly focus on screening for Trypanosoma cruzi and Strongyloides stercoralis, especially in groups at higher risk of complication or transmission.
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D014355:Chagas Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D019353:Endemic Diseases; D006505:Hepatitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007843:Latin America / Q000208:ethnology; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013557:Switzerland; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis