Large Epidemic of Respiratory Illness Due to Adenovirus Types 7 and 3 in Healthy Young Adults

Abstract

This epidemic at the Naval Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL in 1997, was the largest outbreak of adenovirus types 7 and 3 reported in recent history. Surveillance for disease, special laboratory testing, and linking of many large data sources allowed for clinical characterization and description of epidemiologic risk factors for adult adenovirus infections. The outbreak also portends challenges for the military until adenovirus vaccine production is reestablished.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA419113

Entities

People

  • Anthony W. Hawksworth
  • Besa Smith
  • Gregory C. Gray
  • Jamie A. Mckeehan
  • Margaret A.K. Ryan

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adenoviruses
  • Basic Training
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Environment
  • Epidemiology
  • Great Lakes
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Health
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases
  • Risk Factors
  • Training
  • Vaccines
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology