Since 2015, Europe has seen the largest migration wave since World War II. Asylum seekers mainly come from the unstable areas in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. There is an increased risk of infectious diseases, which may or may not be of epidemic potential. The most common infectious diseases are cosmopolitan and frequent (such as respiratory tract infections), cosmopolitan and rare (such as tuberculosis) or of epidemic potential (such as measles and rickettsial diseases). In order to prevent mortality and morbidity in this vulnerable population, access to health care must be ensured. A quick response to health problems in asylum seekers saves long-term expenses. © Bohn Stafleu van Loghum.

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