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Gulf War and Health: Volume 5. Infectious Diseases
Approximately 100 infectious diseases were identified for preliminary consideration (Table 2.1), including the four diseases specified in the legislation that directs the committee’s work (Box 2.1).
TABLE 2.1 Diseases and Etiologic Agents Considered by the Committee for Evaluation
Disease
Etiologic Agent
Bacterial diseases
Acinetobacter infection
Acinetobacter baumanii and other Acinetobacter species
