DISEASE SURVEILLANCE OF THE EMPLOYEES DOING FEASIBILITY STUDIES ON ROUTES 17 AND 25.
Abstract
This investigation was to determine the presence and acquisition of certain important tropical diseases by the foreign, native workers, and natives along the proposed sea level canal routes 17 (Panama) and Colombia (25). The results indicate that certain diseases are present and are being actively transmitted. Malaria is prevalent and the hazard is greatly increased in Colombia because of the presence of chloroquine-resistant P. falciparum. Arbovirus activity is high involving a considerable number of pathogenic agents. Tripanosomiasis (Chagas disease) and leishmaniasis also are present and have been contracted by newcomers to the area. Other indigenous diseases include filariasis, intestinal parasites, and enteropathogenic bacteria. Many biting insects are present which are both disease vectors and annoying pests. Disease transmission appears to occur throughout the entire year. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 13, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0684940
Entities
People
- Martin D. Young