Prophylactic Methods in Prevention of Disease among Army Personnel

Abstract

Surveillance studies to determine the etiologic agents of acute respiratory disease (ARD) in basic combat trainees (BCTs) were conducted during FY '74. The viral concentration, in new lots of Adenovirus 4 and 7 vaccine pills administered to BCTs in January 1974, was determined. An investigation into congenital anomalies, the increased occurrence of abortions, stillbirths and prematurities as results of maternal infections with influenza A virus was conducted. A review of the records to determine the % occurrence of mycoplasma infections over the past 5 years at 7 BCT forts was conducted. Studies to determine antibody responses and clinical reactivity to two lots of lyophilized meningococcal 'C' vaccine were accomplished utilizing BCTs at Fort Ord. Progress in identifying agents associated with gonococcal and nongonococcal urethritis continues. A search for rapid methods to aid in identifying yeasts and yeast-like fungi from clinical specimens continued during the fiscal year.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA007255

Entities

People

  • Clayton L. Dillavou
  • Creed D. Smith
  • George R. French
  • Henry A. Leighton
  • S. Vern Juchau

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteria
  • Fungi
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
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Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology