DISEASE RISK ASSESSEMENT PROFILE

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Subject: DISEASE RISK ASSESSEMENT PROFILE                                

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Folder Title: VARIOUS NAVAL MESSAGES FOLDER 1                                                                 

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         and/or Mefloquine should be readily available. A recommended
         reference is the Navy Medical Department Guide to Malaria
         Prevention and Control.


         7. Other Vector Borne Diseases

             Low risk. Except for malaria in certain areas, the arthro-
         pod-borne diseases are not widespread hazards for the short-term
         traveler. Diseases reported to be present, current levels
         unclear, include: Filariasis, Viral Encephalitis (probably West
         Nile Virus), Leishmaniasis, Sandfly fever, Tick Borne Relapsing
         Fever, Typhus, and Dengue. Dengue has been reported in moderate
         levels in the western areas. Cutaneous Leishmaniasis has been
         reported from the northern and southern areas. Affected loca-
         tions include: Aleppo, Damascus and Dumier. Visceral Leishman-
         iasis has been reported around Aleppo.

         S. Disease Vector Information

             Important malaria vectors could include Anopheles sacharovi
         An. superpictus, An. claviger, An. sergentii, An. pharoensis, An.
         pulcherrimus and An. Multicolor. An. sacharovi has been reported
         resistant to DDT, Dieldrin, Lindane and the organophosphate
         Fenithrothion. An. pulcherrimus has also been reported resistant
         to Dieldrin and Lindane. Aedes aegypti would be the main vector
         of Dengue in urban areas with other species of aedes assuming a
         more important role in transmission in forested areas. Ae.
         aegypti is known to be resistant to DDT, Dieldrin and Lindane.
         The human body louse has been reported resistant to DDT, Dieldrin
         and Lindane. Protective clothing and repellents are recommended
         especially in rural areas.

         9. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

             Low risk. All forms have been reported to be present in low
         to moderate levels countrywide. PPNG has not been reported.

         of Feb 90.

             Avoidance of sexual contact is the best prevention, but if
         contacts occur, "safe" sexual practices, such as use of condoms,
         are strongly advised. Treatments and contact management should
         be in accordance with NAVMEDCOMINST 6222.1 and the Sep 1, 1989,
         MMWR, 111989 Sexually Transmitted Disease Guidelines." (Vol. 38,
         No. S-8)

         10. Animal Associated Diseases

             Low risk. Rabies is reported to be enzootic countrywide.
         Greater than 1,000 cases of rabies were reported in canines in
         1980.



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