Viral gastroenteritis: the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT experience

Although the spread of disease on board Navy ships is not a novel concept, the medical department of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT recently experienced a significant outbreak of viral gastroenteritis while at sea. The impact on the crew and medical department is reviewed in this case report. The use of...

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Published in:Military medicine 2004-09, Vol.169 (9), p.747-750
Main Authors: Whittaker, David R, Campbell, Jerome T, McCarten, Michael D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Disease Outbreaks - prevention & control
Gastroenteritis - epidemiology
Gastroenteritis - prevention & control
Gastroenteritis - virology
Humans
Incidence
Naval Medicine
Ships
United States
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Summary:Although the spread of disease on board Navy ships is not a novel concept, the medical department of the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT recently experienced a significant outbreak of viral gastroenteritis while at sea. The impact on the crew and medical department is reviewed in this case report. The use of the Navy Disease Non-Battle Injury tracking system was validated. Furthermore, we proposed the placement of waterless, isopropyl alcohol-based, hand-cleaning systems in strategic locations throughout the ship, to help prevent and minimize the spread of future disease. Finally, more stringent recommendations regarding sick in quarters status and careful utilization of consumable resources are necessary components of an effective outbreak management strategy.
ISSN:0026-4075
1930-613X
DOI:10.7205/MILMED.169.9.747