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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.

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.

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  • 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.