Infections in Asymptomatic Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children in London 2016-2022.
Sarah EisenBhanu WilliamsJonathan M CohenPublished in: The Pediatric infectious disease journal (2023)
We report the largest known dataset to our knowledge of infection screening in asymptomatic unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Europe to date. This data supports recommendations for routine asymptomatic screening in this high-risk cohort, based on the significant prevalence identified of infections of both personal and public health significance.