Journal of Hospital Infection | Infection prevention and control for refugees fleeing conflict | ScienceDirect.com by Elsevier
As the tragedy of millions fleeing Ukraine unfolds, those working in the field of infection prevention will be acutely aware that refugees from conflict areas are at increased risk of infection. Poor living conditions with lack of sanitation, clean water and shelter leads to increased vulnerability to infections such as TB, cholera and measles. In addition, breakdown of healthcare systems,…
