Introduction to Medical Entomology Flashcards
the scientific study of insects
entomology
include all arthropods, rodents, birds, snakes, plants, wild carnivores, and any other NON-HUMAN living organism
entomology in the AF
study of insects/pests that bite, sting, or spread diseases
medical entomology
non-human organism that transmits a pathogen from host to host
vector
any animal, arthropod, plant or other organism that has characteristics, which human regard as injurious or harmful
pest
organism whose presence in or on a host may cause disease
pathogen
person or other living animal that provides food and lodging to an infectious agent
host
person, animal, arthropod, plant, soil, or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies
reservoir
outlines the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Commander’s role in executing medical entomology programs
AFI 48-101, Aerospace Medicine Enterprise
defines the PH, BEE, CE, & USAFSAM specific responsibilities
AFI 48-102, Medical Entomology Program
defines the CE pest management mission, as well as the PH and BEE role within the pest management program
AFMAN 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program
is in place to significantly reduce the introduction of contraband and agricultural pest into U.S. territory
DoD Pre-Clearance Program
defines the roles and responsibilities for the people involved and the equipment clearance process for the DoD Pre-Clearance Program
Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) 4500.9R - Part V - Department of Defense Customs and Border Clearance Policies and Procedures - Chapter 506
responsible for the Medical Entomology Program
MTF Commander
runs the AF entomology program
Base Civil Engineering
provides pest control
ensures pest managers are trained/certified
ensures EPA/OSHA standards are met
ensures pest managers have baseline/periodic occupational physicals
Base Civil Engineering responsibilities
an assigned entomologist tasked by regulation to provide medical entomology assistance to base level PH
Epidemiology and Risk Assessment Division
provides consultation
identifies specimen
provide on-site assessment
Epidemiology and Risk Assessment Division responsibilities
provides info and training on medical education to: Team Aerospace Medicine Students, DoD Preventive Medicine personnel, CE pest management personnel, coalition students, civilian entomology/preventive medicine equivalent
PH Education Department
Vector surveillance
Personal Protection Education
Vector and Medical pest control
Occupational Health Exams
Act as a consultant
PH responsibilities
determine the identity and source of arthropods and other animals of medical importance
vector surveillance
Provides guidance on pesticides procurement, use, storage and disposal
Monitor the potential effects of pesticides on personnel and the environment
BE responsibilities
cooperative effort between USTRANSCOM , USCENTCOM, Department of Homeland Security’s Custom and Border Protection, and USDA’s Animals and Plant Health Inspection Service
DoD Pre-Clearance Program
DoD Pre-Clearance Program: responsible for providing guidance, advice, consultation, and training
USDA
DoD Pre-Clearance Program:
conducts AF inspections
Logistic Readiness and Aerial Port personnel
DoD Pre-Clearance Program:]
___ provides control when needed and ___ provides specific consultation when requested
CE and PH
designed to ensure that the DoD is not responsible for transporting any non-native animal/insect species to a new location
DoD Pre-Clearance Program
three phases of an entomologic operational risk assessment
Pre-deployment
During deployment
Post-deployment
Modifications based on anticipated circumstances of deployment
Pre-deployment
primary source of Pre-deployment
National Center of Medical Intelligence (NCMI)
Infectious Disease Risk Assessment (IDRA)
evaluate risk on-site through surveillance
During Deployment
on-site vector surveillance
DNBI or DI surveillance
Monitor compliance with FHP countermeasures
Modify DEFINITIVE risk assessment and FHP recommendations based on on-site surveillance data
During Deployment
communicate on-site risk assessments to chain of command and AF Pest Management Board (AFPMB), which leads to improved NCIM risk assessment
Post-deployment
No better or more authoritative data than that gathered directly on-site
Include entomology risk assessment data in After Action Reports (AARs)
On-site information helpful to future personnel rotations
Post-deployment
