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High rates of malaria among US military members born in malaria-endemic countries, 2002-2010

Authors :
Wertheimer, Ellen R.
Brundage, John F.
Fukuda, Mark M.
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases. September 1, 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 9, p1701, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Military members are at risk for malaria during assignments, deployments, and personal travel in malaria-endemic countries. They account for 5%-10% of all malaria cases reported in the United States. Immigrants [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
17
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.268311061
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid1709.110318