Why we need a study on the Trend and Pattern of Imported Infections in Children in Britain

Abstract

Godwin Oligbu, Nafisa Badat and Akinlolu A

There is increasing globalisation and displacement of individuals due to war and environmental disaster. Infections are being transferred from one country to other resulting in unprecedented humanitarian crisis, and children being the most vulnerable. There is lack of data and adequate preparation by frontline health care workers to address these emerging diseases. These manuscript highlights the urgent need for a study on the recent trend and pattern of imported infections in children in Britain and to raise the awareness among healthcare workers

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