SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR DISEASES IN THEATER OF OPERATION 13 FEB 91

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Subject = SYNOPSIS OF MAJOR DISEASES IN THEATER OF OPERATION  13 FEB 91   

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Folder Title = GENERAL FIELD SANITATION SURVEY 12TH EVAC HOSPITAL                                              

Unit = VII CORPS   

Parent Org = ARCENT      








                               DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
                            14TH PREVENTIVE MEDICINE UNIT
                                  APO NEW YORK 09698


                                                              13 February 1991
   MEMORANDUM FOR: Commanding General, 332d Medical Brigade.
   THRU: Preventive Medicine Officer, 332d Medical Brigade.

   FROM: Commander, 14th Preventive Medicine Detachment.

   SUBJECT: Synopsis of Major Diseases in Theater of Operation.
   REFERENCES: FM 8-250; Disease Vector Ecology Profile: Saudi Arabia; Disease
   Vector Ecology Profile: Iraq; Diagnosis and Treatment of Tactical Importance
   to us CENTCOM Forces, 1990.

   1. The attached is a brief synopsis of the epidemiology, distribution and
   seasonality, and prevention, of major diseases in the theater of operations.
   This list is not intended to be all inclusive; there are additional diseases
   in theater which are either at a low reported frequency or not of military
   significance. Intent of the synopsis is to provide information to subordinate
   commands.

   2. Of the diseases listed, three must be considered to be war-stoppers:
   enteric diseases, malaria, and sandfly fever.

   6. Enteric diseases can be controlled through proper field sanitation
   techniques. To date, there have been no serious outbreaks of enteric disease-
   among coalition military personnel.

   4. Malaria and sandfly fever can be prevented through use of effective
   repellent systems. Recommendation that all military personnel be issued the
   following repellents:
        a. Insect/Arthropod Repellent Lotion, 2 oz. (NSN: 6840-01-284-3982)
           (advise code 28). Recommended issue: 2 oz. tube/person/week in
           theater.
        b. Permethrin Arthropod Repellent, 6 oz. spray (NSN: 6840-01-278-1356).
           One 6 ounce spray can is sufficient to treat one uniform plus mosquito
           netting. Recommended issue: four 6 oz. spray/person.
   5. Recommend that the above repellents be issued to military personnel before
   they deploy from their FAA's or TAA'S.

   6. Recommend that Lindane, 1%, 2 oz. (NSN: 6840-00-242-4217   be issued to
   medical personnel for treating infestations of body lice on military
   personnel.

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



        DECLASSIFIED              PETER F. JOHNSON
                                  COL, MS
        ON: 1 1 MAR 98            Commanding
        BY: SEC ARMY (DAMH) UNDER SEC 3.4 EO 12958