Leishmaniasis
Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease spread by the bite of infected sand flies. The most common forms are cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis.
The treatment for cutaneous leishmaniasis requires a medication which must be given under an IND (Investigational New Drug) protocol, held by the Army. For more details see link. (*)
Policy & Guidance
- Asst Scy of Defense Memo Medical Advisory - Leishmaniasis Sep03(pdf)
- OSD (Deputy Scy of Defense - Force Health Protection & Readiness) Blood Donor Deferral for Leishmaniasis in Iraq Aug03 (pdf)
- NEHC Medical Guidance for Leishmaniasis 101750Z Oct03 (txt)
Leishmaniasis SitReps
- DON Leishmaniasis Update
- BUMED Leishmaniasis SITREP Two (CY 04) 092304Z Jul04 (txt)
- BUMED Leishmaniasis SITREP One (CY 04) 052043Z Apr04 (txt)
Fact Sheets
Specific Resources
Reporting
- BUMED 6220.12A: Medical Event Reports Oct98 (pdf)
- TRISERVICE Reportable Events: Guidelines & Case Definitions May04 (pdf)
- Naval Disease Reporting System (NDRS)
Publications
- AFPMB Tech Guide 36: Personal Protection Measures Against Insects & Other Arthropods of Military Significance
- NAVMED P-5010-8: Navy Entomology and Pest Control Technology
- WHO Disease Outbreak News
Related Webpages
Other Resources
- AFPMB Publications
- CDC Division of Parasitic Diseases
- CDC Division of Vector-Borne Diseases
- Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine (CHHPM)
- Deployment Health Clinical Center- Leishmaniasis page
- DOD Global Emerging Infections System (GEIS)
This page last updated on May 25, 2010.
Content last reviewed on May 25, 2010.
Content last reviewed on May 25, 2010.