Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 8, Number 3, May 2002
Abstract
In the U.S. military, Army soldiers operate and train in many areas of the world where malaria is endemic. In recent years, the majority of malaria cases among U.S. soldiers were acquired in the vicinity of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea. In calendar year 2000, nearly three-fourths of all malaria cases among soldiers were acquired in Korea; however, because many Korea-acquired cases have long incubation times, most infections of soldiers acquired in Korea were clinically manifested during subsequent assignments outside of Korea. This report summarizes the malaria experience of U.S. Army soldiers during calendar year 2001.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA496532
Entities
Organizations
- Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center