Refugees at higher risk for persistent infections

Published on August 4, 2022

by Jennifer L Reynolds, University of Georgia

The destruction caused by war is evident both in its toll to human life and its impact on infrastructure. Those who are lucky enough to escape violence face many challenges, from finding a safe place to live to securing employment, but another threat could further jeopardize their ability to survive—an increased risk of illness.

Read more here. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-06-refugees-higher-persistent-infections.html

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