Transmission, Control and Treatment of Infectious Diseases of Military Importance in Equatorial Asia.

摘要

The malaria immune status of various Malaysian populations (military, civilian) was characterized and numerous assays were developed for this purpose. The presence of antibody specific for the circumsporozoite proteins of Plasmodium vivax, P. malariae or P. falciparum did not convey immunity against infection with one or more of these three malaria species. Chloroquine and fansidar remain suitable prophylactic antimalarials in many areas of Peninsular Malaysia. The indirect immunoperoxidase test kit for the diagnosis of rickettsial diseases was developed, documented to be superior to conventional serological methods, and distributed throughout Southeast Asia. (Author) (KR)