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HIV Infection, Syphilis, and Tuberculosis Screening Among Migrant Farm Workers - Florida, 1992

Author: Frees, N.
Date Published: 1992


An estimated 2.7-4.0 million persons in the United States are classified as migrant and seasonal farmworkers. Despite a high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and other conditions among migrant workers, approximately 13% have access to or receive care at federally funded migrant health clinics. During February--March 1992, to assess the prevalence of selected health conditions among migrant farm workers, the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitation Services (FDHRS) conducted a voluntary screening for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, syphilis, and TB among workers living in 14 migrant camps in Immokalee, Florida. This report summarizes the results of the screening and describes disease-prevention efforts developed by FDHRS for migrant workers

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