… In recent years, an increasing number of individuals affected by neglected tropical diseases
(NTDs) have been observed in Italy, due to migration, international travels and climate …

… However, due to increased international travels and migration, NTDs in high-income countries
have increased in recent decades. For example, the burden of NTDs in Italy has gradually …

… cases—mainly linked to migration, but also to international travels and commerce and to …
and Chagas disease are among the most relevant imported NTDs and migrants are those at …

… migrants traveling to visit friends and relatives (VFR migrants) … recommend screening for
infectious diseases and catch-up … , Chagas disease, is considered a neglected tropical disease …

… The increase in global travel and trade was identified as the key factor in the introduction of
… Human migration could result in the establishment of new disease foci, and poor sanitation …

… of migrants such as those who travel via ‘informal routes’ and remain undocumented. … The
most likely reasons for this are accessibility, cost of travel and awareness of existing services …

… Circumstances such as epidemics, political instability, migration, the consequences of … not
all the 2020 targets were met, and the journey to eliminating and controlling NTDs is not over. …

… Many NTDs are only seen in Australia in individuals travelling from endemic areas, but they
… Indeed, immigration from areas endemic with Chagas has resulted in a global increase of …

… Due to the increase in migration and international travel, imported cases in low prevalence
… Schistosomiasis is considered a major neglected tropical disease as 700 million people live …

… the global burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Neglected tropical diseases are
a … Factors including urbanization, travel, and favorable climatic conditions are thought to be …