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04.05.2017 | Original Paper

Seroprevalence of Histoplasmosis in Somali, Burmese, and Hmong Refugees Residing in Thailand and Kenya

verfasst von: Nathan C. Bahr, Deborah Lee, William M. Stauffer, Michelle Durkin, Martin S. Cetron, L. Joseph Wheat, David R. Boulware

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

Histoplasmosis is known to be endemic to the Midwestern United States, but cases have been reported throughout much of the world. Somali, Hmong, and Burmese (ethnically Karen) persons make up some of the largest refugee populations coming the United States in recent years. Yet, information about risk of Histoplasma capsulatum infection amongst these populations is limited. This study used the CDC Migrant Serum Bank to test ~100 samples from each of Somali, Burmese, and Hmong U.S.-bound refugees. Samples were tested by enzyme immunoassay for Histoplasma capsulatum IgG. Overall 1% (2/299) of refugee serum samples were positive for H. capsulatum IgG. One of 99 samples obtained from Hmong refugees was positive, and the other positive sample came from among 100 Burmese refugee samples. H capsulatum IgG positivity was detected at low levels in Hmong and Burmese refugees. No IgG positivity was detected among 100 Somali refugees.

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Titel: Seroprevalence of Histoplasmosis in Somali, Burmese, and Hmong Refugees Residing in Thailand and Kenya
verfasst von: Nathan C. Bahr
Deborah Lee
William M. Stauffer
Michelle Durkin
Martin S. Cetron
L. Joseph Wheat
David R. Boulware
Publikationsdatum: 04.05.2017
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0595-3

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