TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 68. International Adoption and Infectious Diseases A1 - Miller, Laurie C. A1 - Jacobs, Emma A2 - Shah, Samir S. PY - 2009 T2 - Pediatric Practice: Infectious Disease AB - Since 1986, more than 320,000 children have been adopted by American families from other countries. More than 20,000 children have arrived annually in each of the last 5 years, most commonly from China, Guatemala, Russia, and South Korea1 (Figure 68–1). Infectious diseases are one of the most common and immediate medical concerns among newly arrived international adoptees.2–6 The recent increase in adoptions from Africa (especially Ethiopia and Liberia) has broadened the range of infectious disease concerns among new arrivals. Infectious diseases in new adoptees affect not only the child, but may also present risks to family members and the community.7 SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/09 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=6926968 ER -