High Rates of Malaria among US Military Members Born in Malaria-Endemic Countries, 2002–2010

Wertheimer, Ellen R.; Brundage, John F.; Fukuda, Mark M.

doi:10.3201/eid1709.110318

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High Rates of Malaria among US Military Members Born in Malaria-Endemic Countries, 2002–2010

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Sep 2011
By Wertheimer, Ellen R. ; Brundage, John F. ; Fukuda, Mark M.

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Emerg Infect Dis
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Wertheimer, Ellen R. ; Brundage, John F. ; Fukuda, Mark M.
Description:

To estimate malaria rates in association with birth country, we analyzed routine surveillance data for US military members. During 2002-2010, rates were 44× higher for those born in western Africa than for those born in the United States. Loss of natural immunity renders persons susceptible when visiting birth countries. Pretravel chemoprophylaxis should be emphasized.
Subjects:

Adolescent Adult Emigrants And Immigrants Endemic Diseases Female Humans Malaria Male Military Personnel Young Adult
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Emerg Infect Dis. 17(9):1701-1703.
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Journal Article
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Africa, Western ; United States
Volume:

17
Issue:

9
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Emerging Infectious Diseases
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