Review of DoD Malaria Research Programs,

Abstract

Malaria is a present and historic threat to deployed United States military forces. Presently, prophylactic drugs, insect repellents and insecticides are the only means of prevention. Malaria parasites are capable of developing resistance to new drugs in a few years. Insect control measures are never more than temporary and incompletely effective measures. A major deterrent to optimal use of antimalarial drugs and insect control measures is their huge expense. There is a widely accepted need for prevention of malaria by immunization. For over 25 years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has invested in malaria vaccine and drug development by U.S. Army and Navy investigators in the country and overseas. The DoD is the world leader in both approaches to malaria prevention.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA253943

Entities

People

  • William H. Bancroft

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Health Services
  • Lymphocytes
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymeric Films
  • Vaccines

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology