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Pertussis (whooping cough) was confirmed in military personnel returning from Afghanistan. Enhanced surveillance is recommended to prevent transmission to unvaccinated children.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Public Health
Military Medicine

Background:

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a highly contagious respiratory infection.
Military deployments, such as Operation HERRICK in Afghanistan, can pose unique public health challenges.
The "Kabul Cough" is a commonly reported respiratory illness among personnel in Afghanistan.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the occurrence of Pertussis among military returnees from Afghanistan.
To explore the potential link between Pertussis and "Kabul Cough".
To recommend strategies for preventing Pertussis transmission.

Main Methods:

A case finding study design was employed.
Serological confirmation of Pertussis cases was performed.
Analysis focused on military personnel returning from Operation HERRICK.

Main Results:

Serologically confirmed cases of Pertussis were identified in military returnees.
The study discusses the potential role of Pertussis in the "Kabul Cough" syndrome.
Findings highlight the risk of onward transmission.

Conclusions:

Enhanced health surveillance for Pertussis is crucial during and after military deployments.
Preventing transmission to unvaccinated children is a key public health objective.
This study underscores the importance of monitoring infectious diseases in deployed populations.