Infectious Diseases: Gulf War Illnesses Series: A Review of Scientific Literature as It Pertains to Gulf War Illnesses

by Beatrice Alexandra Golomb and Lee H. Hilborne

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0833026763
• ISBN13: 9780833026767
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
• Length: 145 Pages