Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR). Volume 5, Number 1, January/February 1999
Abstract
For centuries, malaria has been a consistent and significant threat to the health and operational effectiveness of military forces. It remains endemic throughout the tropics, its resistance to prophylactic and therapeutic drug regimens is widespread and expanding, and it continues to emerge in regions of the world that until recently were considered malaria-free. For example, in 1993, vivax malaria reemerged along the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in the Republic of Korea and since then, its incidence in civilian and military populations has steadily increased.1,2 As the frequency and geographic scope of US military operations increases, soldiers will be exposed to malaria risk more often and in more locations. In turn, surveillance of malaria among US servicemembers will become increasingly important. This report summarizes the malaria experience of soldiers in the US Army during calendar year 1998.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA497195
Entities
People
- John Brundage
- Kimmie F. Kohlhase
- Mark V Rubertone
- Robert F. DeFraites
Organizations
- Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center