Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Infectious diseases are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with the major burden occurring in developing countries. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and respiratory and diarrheal illnesses have led to over five million deaths each year. Developing countries are both the source and host to most of the global population of refugees, who are at risk of these and other infections. Refugees have multiple risk factors for infectious diseases in their countries of origin, transit, and settlement. Source countries are typically characterized by conflict, with the disruption of basic infrastructure such as sanitation, health services, and vaccinat..