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This document is a guide for Department of Defense (DoD) researchers who plan to request Military Health System (MHS) data for research purposes, in particular, for database research. This guide provides an overview of the MHS as well as guidance regarding the types of research data available within the MHS, reviews specific to the protection of human subjects, and requirements of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Privacy and Civil Liberties Office (Privacy Office) for requesting MHS data.
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Lyme disease is a zoonotic tick-borne disease that is caused by infection with a spirochetal bacterium of the genus Borrelia.
Allergic rhinitis is a common cause of troubling symptoms and of lost-duty time associated with obtaining health care in the Armed Forces, especially during the spring and fall allergy seasons.
The virus that causes West Nile fever is most often spread to humans and other animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. Approximately 80% of infected individuals will have no clinical symptoms. The other 20% will have mild symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting, swollen lymph glands, and skin rash on the chest, stomach and back. Symptoms can last for a few days up to several weeks. About 1/150 people develop severe illness, which may include symptoms of high fever, headache, neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, numbness, and paralysis. These severe symptoms can last up to several weeks; neurological effects may be permanent and can lead to death.
In the military, coccidioidomycosis is an occupational hazard for those stationed or training in endemic areas and can lead to a significant loss of workdays for those affected.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness caused by one of four dengue viruses.
Leishmaniasis is typically a zoonosis with a variety of mammalian reservoir hosts, including canines and rodents.
Arthropod-borne hemorrhagic fevers are a diverse group of viral illnesses transmitted by arthropod vectors such as ticks or mosquitoes.
This case definition was developed in 2013 by the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center (AFHSC) for the purpose of epidemiological surveillance of a sexually transmitted disease important to military associated populations.
Among military members, plant dermatitis can cause significant temporary disability and lost-duty time.
Armed Services Blood Program guidance on donor deferral (if any) after receiving immunizations.
Agenda for the March 20, 2014 Beneficiary Advisory Panel
Handout for the March 20, 2014 Beneficiary Advisory Panel
Background for the March 20, 2014 Beneficiary Advisory Panel
Meeting Minutes for the March 20, 2014 Beneficiary Advisory Panel
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