DISEASE RISK ASSESSMENT PROFILE

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Subject: DISEASE RISK ASSESSMENT PROFILE                                 

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Folder Title: VARIOUS NAVAL MESSAGES FOLDER 1                                                                 

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        multicolor , An. fluviatilis and An. pulcherrimus have been
        reported resistant to Dieldrin and Lindane. An. multicolor and
        An. stephensi have also been reported resistant to DDT. Aedes
        aegypti would be the main vector of Dengue. Ae. aegypti is known
        to be resistant to DDT, Dieldrin and Lindane.

            Cutaneous leishmaniasis is vectored by the sandfly Phleboto-
        mus sergenti

        9.   Sexually Transmitted Diseases

            Low risk. All forms are reported to be present in at least
        low endemic levels. PPNG has been reported in the eastern
        province. Gonorrhea cases were reported 16.8 per 10,000 popula-
        tion. No AIDS cases have been officially reported to the WHO.

            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. @-8)

        10.   Animal Associated Diseases

            Low risk. Rabies is reported to be enzootic countrywide at
        low levels. The eastern province has a moderate endemic level
        from Kuwait to the UAE. The reservoir is the fox population.
        Risk should be considered for all urban and rural areas.

            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
d it be indicat-
        ed.

            Low risk. Risk of Brucellosis (4.6 cases per 10,000 Pop.
        reported) is low and associated primarily with consumption of
        unpasteurized dairy products. Sea snakes of the family Hydrop-
        hidae are native to the Persian Gulf, and may be dangerous to
        divers. They rarely attack man unless provoked.

        ii.   Other Health Considerations

            Low risk. Risk of Schistosomiasis is dependent on exposure
        to fresh water impoundments. Both Schistosoma haematobium and S.
        mansoni are moderately endemic. Risk is in widely scattered
        areas countrywide. Annually, 12-18,000 cases of schistosomiasis

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