G. Dennis Shanks

Articles by G. Dennis Shanks

Infectious Disease Mortality in Deployed Soldiers during the Spanish American War

The Spanish–American War In 2014, the US Army deployed 2500 soldiers into Liberia, West Africa, as part of a global response to an Ebola outbreak. Despite the fear of viral spread from civilians, no cases of Ebola occurred in US or UK military members, and very few febrile soldiers were seen with other complaints.1 The… Read more »

By G. Dennis Shanks In Issue Volume 32 Number 2 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/11.2023-43684259/JMVH

Dengue Epidemics During the Second World War in Queensland

Abstract: Although dengue became endemic in northern Australia in the 19th century, the enormous movement of people and material during World War II resulted in localised dengue epidemics in Queensland. Factors promoting the epidemics included mixing diverse civilian and military populations, including evacuees from tropical areas, and little focus on preventive measures until outbreaks occurred…. Read more »

By G. Dennis Shanks and Aaskov, John In Issue Volume 32 Number 1 Doi No https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2023-43295511/JMVH