False Fear from Marginalized Groups (Homeless, Orphans, Migrants) to Our Society – No Carriers of Dangerous Microorganisms

Abstract

Summary: Purpose of this study was to determine if marginalized groups e.g. homeless, orphans, and/or migrants are a threat for our public health concerning communicable diseases.Patients and Methods: 153 marginalized individuals, orphans, homeless, migrants were screened for pathogenic organisms.Results: Only 1 – 3 strains of MRSA per group have been observed. Majority of isolates were not pathogens. No single case of TB, HIV, HCV among migrants/homeless was observed.Conclusion: Marginalized do not represent a threat for public health.

Journal

Title: Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

Abbreviated Title: cswhi

Publisher: Journal of Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention

ISSN (Print): 2222386X

ISSN (Electronic): 20769741

Publication date Created: July 30 2018

Publication date Created: July 28 2018

Publication date (Print): July 30 2018

Publication date (Electronic): July 28 2018

Volume: 9

Issue: 2

Pages: 54-57

Article

DOI: 10.22359/cswhi_9_2_08

Copyright statement: © 2018

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