Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFRs) travelers and imported malaria in the Palermo district (Sicily)

• Main Authors: Alessandra Casuccio (Author), Claudio D'Angelo (Author), Nicolò Casuccio (Author), Paola Di Carlo (Author), Palmira Immordino (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Istituto Superiore di Sanità, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: Although Italy has been malaria-free since 1970, the infection is commonly introduced into the country by travelers and immigrants from endemic areas. The term VFRs refers to immigrants from malaria-endemic countries who are regularly resident in a malaria-free area, and who travel to...