ARTHROPOD BORNE DISEASES 23 JAN 91

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Subject = ARTHROPOD BORNE DISEASES  23 JAN 91                             

Folder Title = GENERAL FIELD SANITATION SURVEY 12TH EVAC HOSPITAL                                              

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                                  UNCLASSIFIED


                                                                23 January 1991

     MEMORANDUM FOR: Commanding General, 332d Medical Brigade

     FROM: Commander, 14th Preventive Medicine Detachment

     SUBJECT: Arthropod-Borne Diseases

     1. Historically, Arthropod-Borne diseases have resulted in a signifi-
     cantly higher percentage of casualties among military personnel than.
     have weapons of war.

     2. Within the current theater of operation, there is the potential for a
     number of Arthropod-Borne diseases. Included are malaria, sandfly fever,
     leishmaniasis, and others.

     3. In addition to disease factors, the effectiveness of the military is
     negatively impacted due to discomfort associated with biting insects.

     4. The Department of Defense has developed an effective insect repellent
     system which, when properly administered,- provides a very high level of
     protection of personnel.

          a. Insect/Arthropod Repellent Lotion, 2 oz (NSN: 6840-01-284-3982)
     (advice code 2B) is applied to the exposed skin. It is considered to be
     ;he most effective personal repellent available, commercial or other wise.

          b. Permethrin Arthropod Repellent, 6 oz spray (NSN: 6840-01-278-
     1356) is applied to uniforms and bed netting. It is a persistent agent
     which will remain effective through five washings.

     S. Recommend high level priority concerning immediate acquisition and
     distribution of these items to theater personnel. Arthropod-Borne
     disease will become increasingly important as temperatures increase.

     6. Personnel of the 14th Preventive Medicine Detachment are available for
     instruction in proper application of these products.

     7. POC: LTC Steven L. Jensen, MS, 14th Preventive Medicine Detachment.





                                  PETER F. JOHNSON
                                  COL, MS
                                  Commanding


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