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Refugee Health Screening — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateCommunity & Indigenous HealthRefugee Health ScreeningRACP Paediatrics

A refugee child from sub-Saharan Africa presents for an initial health assessment. What screening tests are recommended?

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Correct answer: AFBC, iron studies, vitamin D, hepatitis B/C serology, HIV, parasitology (stool OCP x3), Mantoux/IGRA, and catch-up vaccination assessment

Australian refugee child health screening includes: FBC, iron studies, vitamin D, LFTs, hepatitis B surface antigen and immunity, hepatitis C, HIV, syphilis, malaria (if from endemic area), stool microscopy and culture, Mantoux/IGRA, vaccination catch-up, dental, vision, hearing, developmental assessment, and mental health screening.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024 – Clinical Practice Guidelines: Refugee Child Health