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The arrival of Syrian refugees in Turkey has caused a rise in infectious diseases, including preventable ones like measles

Forced migration due to the Syrian civil war has led to a re-emergence of several infectious diseases in Turkey, including vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles (930 cases reported among refugees over 4 years), tuberculosis and hepatitis A.

Full Citation:
Doyanay M, Demiraslan H. 2016. Refugees of the Syrian civil war: impact on reemerging infections, health services, and biosecurity in Turkey. Health Security. 14(4).

Title of Article: Refugees of the Syrian civil war: impact on reemerging infections, health services, and biosecurity in Turkey

Author(s): Doyanay M, Demiraslan H

Publication Year: 2016

Publication Name: Health Security

Publication Volume: 14(4)

Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27362427

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1089/hs.2016.0054

Topics: Conflict & Humanitarian Emergencies | Global Issues

Disease Vaccines: Hepatitis (A & B) | Measles | Tetanus

Countries: Turkey

WHO Regions: Europe