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  • 1Womack Army Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine, Fort Bragg, NC 28310, USA. drorvis@hotmail.com

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|May 25, 2007
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Brucellosis is a risk for military personnel returning from overseas deployments. This case highlights the importance of considering brucellosis in soldiers with fever and body aches after deployment.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Military Health

Background:

  • Overseas military deployments expose personnel to tropical diseases uncommon in the U.S.
  • Common deployment-related illnesses include malaria and leishmaniasis.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old infantry soldier reported a 6-week history of headaches, relapsing fever, and constitutional symptoms post-deployment from Iraq.
  • The soldier consumed unpasteurized cheese available in the local economy.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first reported instance of brucellosis in soldiers returning from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  • Brucellosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis for redeployed soldiers presenting with fever, headache, and body aches.

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Implications:

  • Public health initiatives and military command must emphasize preventing exposure to Brucella pathogens.
  • Enhanced surveillance and diagnostic considerations are crucial for managing deployment-related infectious diseases.