Publications by authors named "Claudia Fellus"
BMC Public Health
September 2013
Article Synopsis
- In Italy, tuberculosis cases are rising among migrants from high-prevalence countries, prompting a study on the effectiveness of screening programs in primary care for immigrants and asylum seekers.
- A screening process was conducted at three free clinics in Rome, where 11.9% of the 2142 migrants reported symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis, and 176 were referred for further evaluation.
- Although the intervention showed similar results to other migrant screening programs, adherence to follow-up care was low, indicating a need for further evaluation despite its low cost and minimal medical procedures.
