List of Acronyms used in the Case Definitions

This case definition was developed in 2016 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of diarrhea and gastroenteritis of unspescified etiology in military-associated populations. The definition is based on a case definition developed for a Medical Surveillance Monthly Report (MSMR) article on ...

Protozoa are microscopic, one-celled organisms that can be free-living or parasitic in nature. Some protozoa are able to multiply in humans, contributing to their survival and also allowing serious infections to develop from just a single organism. Transmission typically occurs through a fecal-oral route (e.g., by eating or drinking food or water that ...

Bacterial gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by bacteria. Specific bacterial pathogens and foodborne toxins are associated with eating or drinking contaminated food or water, exposure to animals, travel to a particular country, and preexisting medical conditions. Most often, contamination occurs when food comes ...

Viral gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. Intestinal viruses often exhibit seasonal activity and are spread through close contact with infected persons or by eating or drinking contaminated food or beverages. Symptoms of infection include watery diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever and abdominal cramping ...

Describes VA resources for Veterans who may have been exposed to certain environmental hazards during their military service.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to a group of common metabolic disorders that share the characteristic of abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood (hyperglycemia).

In 2004, an analysis of Veterans Health Administration records revealed that approximately three percent of more than four million U.S. military veterans have a documented diagnosis of sleep apnea.

This case definition was developed by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Branch (AFHSB) and the Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Program (TSVCRP) at the Army Public Health Center (APHC) in an effort to improve eye injury surveillance in the U.S. Armed Forces. The definition is used in an annual MSMR report and a quarterly AFHSB report ...

Instructions for accessing the DHA Education & Training Learning Management System via the JMESI Course Catalogue

Instructions for accessing the DHA Education & Training Learning Management System via the JMESI Community

List of Joint Medical Executive Skills competencies and categories.

This spreadsheet lists courses offered by each of the services and lists the competencies covered by each course. This document is currently under revision. Some course names have changed, but the competency award information is the same.

Chlamydia infection is the most frequently reported bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) in the United States.