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Published on: March 16, 2019
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Summary
Malaria cases in U.S. service members reached a ten-year low in 2012-2013, with most infections linked to Afghanistan and Africa. Healthcare providers should remain vigilant for malaria symptoms in military personnel, even outside endemic regions.
Area of Science:
- Military Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Tropical Medicine
Background:
- U.S. service members are susceptible to malaria due to deployments and travel to endemic regions.
- Recent years (2012-2013) saw the lowest reported malaria case numbers in service members over a decade.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze malaria case data among U.S. service members in 2012 and 2013.
- To identify geographical sources and Plasmodium species responsible for infections.
- To discuss potential factors contributing to the observed decrease in cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of malaria case reports among U.S. service members.
- Data collection on case numbers, geographical locations of service, and Plasmodium species.
- Review of potential contributing factors to case trends.
Main Results:
- Malaria cases in service members were lowest in 2012 (n=40) and 2013 (n=30).
- In 2013, over a third of cases were linked to service in Afghanistan (n=11), with six cases from Africa.
- Plasmodium vivax (n=9) and P. falciparum (n=8) were identified, with one-third unspecified; cases reported from 21 global facilities.
Conclusions:
- The decline in malaria cases may be due to reduced troop presence in endemic areas, increased use of preventive measures, or environmental changes.
- Healthcare providers must maintain awareness of malaria clinical presentations in service members returning from or stationed in endemic areas.
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