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Public Health Response to Imported Mumps Cases-Fort Campbell, Kentucky, 2018

John W Downs1

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

U.S. Army Medical Department Journal
|August 31, 2018
PubMed

Insights

Three imported mumps cases at Fort Campbell did not lead to secondary infections in 109 contacts. This highlights the need for ongoing public health preparedness and strong inter-agency collaboration to manage infectious disease risks in military settings.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Mumps is a viral illness caused by paramyxovirus, characterized by fever and salivary gland swelling.
  • While not typically a major military concern, mumps outbreaks can occur in young adults in close living quarters, posing a risk to Soldiers.
  • Congregated military settings can facilitate the transmission of infectious diseases like mumps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on a public health response to imported mumps cases at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
  • To detail the contact investigation process and outcomes for identified close contacts.
  • To emphasize the importance of preparedness and collaboration for managing infectious disease threats in military populations.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated 3 imported mumps cases at Fort Campbell.
  • Conducted a contact investigation involving 109 close contacts across various settings.
  • Monitored for secondary cases following the initial imported infections.

Main Results:

  • No secondary mumps cases were identified among the 109 close contacts.
  • The public health response successfully contained the potential spread from the imported cases.
  • The investigation occurred across diverse settings, including but not limited to, schools and child care centers.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous public health emergency preparedness is essential for military installations.
  • Developing and maintaining robust relationships with civilian public health entities is crucial.
  • Collaboration with installation organizations (schools, child care) is vital for effective infectious disease control.

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