Deployment Infectious Disease Threats: IDCRP Initiatives and Vision Forward.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infectious diseases pose a significant threat to health and readiness of military personnel deployed globally during wartime and peacekeeping activities. Surveillance and improvement in mitigation through research of infectious disease threats remain an integral part of Force Health Protection. Herein, we review research efforts of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program related to deployment and travel-related infections.

Methods

The objectives of the Deployment and Travel-Related Infections Research Area are to (1) provide epidemiologic and clinical data, including pathogen-specific estimates of disease incidence among deployed troops, (2) execute clinical trials and effectiveness studies to improve recommendations regarding prevention and treatment of

SUBMITTER: Lalani T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6886669 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature