Deployment Infectious Disease Threats: IDCRP Initiatives and Vision Forward

Abstract

Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to health and readiness of military personnel deployed globally during wartime and peacekeeping activities. Surveillance and improvement in mitigation through research of infectious disease threats remain an integral part of Force Health Protection. Herein, we review research efforts of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program related to deployment and travel-related infections.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2019
Source ID
10.1093/milmed/usz182

Entities

People

  • David R. Tribble
  • Jamie Fraser
  • Mark S. Riddle
  • Patrick W Hickey
  • Ramiro L. Gutierrez
  • Tahaniyat Lalani

Organizations

  • F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
  • Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • National Institutes of Health
  • Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
  • Naval Medical Research Center
  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Tags

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Strategic Security Studies