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Examining Possible Causes of Gulf War Illness: RAND Policy Investigations and Reviews of the Scientific Literature
Nov 25, 2005
A Review of the Scientific Literature as it Pertains to Gulf War Illnesses
Volume 1: Infectious Diseases
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Numerous Gulf War veterans have reported a range of illnesses and symptoms after serving in the Persian Gulf. Some of the reported symptoms are similar to those caused by diseases known to be prevalent in that region. This report discusses these infectious diseases and considers them as potential causes of the symptoms reported by the veterans. The authors present a short summary of etiology, diagnosis, and treatment for several infectious diseases and infectious organisms, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. Two biological agents, anthrax and botulinum toxin, are also discussed.
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Table of Contents
Preface PDF
Figures
Figure PDF
Tables PDF
Summary PDF
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgments PDF
Chapter One
Introduction PDF
Chapter Two
Infectious Diseases As a Possible Cause of Gulf War Illnesses PDF
Chapter Three
Bacterial Diseases (Mycoplasma) PDF
Chapter Four
Bacterial Diseases (Other Than Mycoplasma) PDF
Chapter Five
Viral Diseases PDF
Chapter Six
Parasitic Diseases PDF
Chapter Seven
Biological Warfare Agents PDF
Chapter Eight
Unidentified Infections PDF
Chapter Nine
Conclusions and Recommendations PDF
Appendix
Additional Consideration on Mycoplasma PDF
Bibliography PDF
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