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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          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. Dengue and Sandfly Fevers are reported to be
          active, levels unclear. Endemic diseases in neighboring coun-
          tries which could be anticipated include: Filariasis, Tick
          Borne Relapsing fever, Cutaneous and Visceral Leishmaniasis.

          a. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

              Low risk. Gonorrhea and Syphilis considered to be moderately
          endemic. PPNG has been reported. 22 cases of AIDS have been
          officially reported. 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)

          9. Animal Associated Diseases

              Low risk. Rabies is suspected to be moderately enzootic
          countrywide. The eastern provinces of Saudi Arabia from Kuwait
          to the UAE have a moderate endemic level of rabies in the fox
          population.
              It is recommended that personnel be prudent in their contact
          with all domestic and wild animals. General guidance for the
          management of animal bites is found in NAVMEDCOMINST 6220.4,
          "Rabies Prevention and Control." If there are any questions,
          bites of any kind should be reported promptly to local public
          health authorities and/or to NEPMU-7. it is adviseable to have
          Human diploid cell rabies vaccine (HDVC) and rabies immune
          globulin (RIG) for post-exposure treatment should it be indicat-
          ed.

          10. other Health Considerations

or all foreign
          workers and foreigners staying more than 30 days. The U.A.E.
          usually reports 30 to 70 cases of Meningocaccal Meningitis
          annually.

          ii. Climate Considerations

              Terrain is flat, barren coastal plain merging into rolling
          sand dunes of vast desert wasteland; mountains in the east.
          climate is desert, cooler in the eastern mountains. Frequent
          dust and sandstorms. Lack of natural freshwater resources being
            ercorne by desalination plants. Heat injuries, eye and mucous
          membrane irritation will impact on personnel especially May
          ov



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Box ID = BX303811
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Folder Title = VARIOUS NAVAL MESSAGES FOLDER 1
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Subject = DISEASE RISK ASSESSEMENT PROFILE
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Queued for Declassification = 01-JAN-1980
Short Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Long Term Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Permanent Referral = 01-JAN-1980
Non-Health Related Document = 01-JAN-1980
Declassified = 18-OCT-1996