Respiratory Pathogens of Military Importance: A Review.

Abstract : Respiratory pathogens have been, and continue to be, a major cause of morbidity among military populations. This review describes the epidemiology, clinical manifestations and control strategies for the most commonly encountered bacterial and viral pathogens. Streptococcas pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pnelimonzae, Chiamydia pneumoniae, inilueriza, and adenoviruses are examined. As these pathogens change and new threats emerge, military public health policy must adapt to meet these challenges.