Law Enforcement Officers (LEO)

References General Drug References Alvarez J, de Gier H, Mercier-...

Introduction This chapter addresses infectious agents and infections likely to be encountered by law enforcement officers (LEOs), but it should...

Adenovirus (Viral Conjunctivitis, aka Pink Eye) General Description: Adenovirus is viral infection that cause...

Chickenpox (Varicella Zoster) General Description: Chickenpox is a vaccine-preventable viral infection. The most common clinic...

Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex 1) General Description: Herpes simplex 1 (HSV 1) is a common viral infection that usually appears o...

German Measles (Rubella) General Description: Rubella is a vaccine-preventable viral illness characterized by fever, upper res...

Hepatitis B General Description: Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes an inflammation of the liver. Signs and symptoms...

Hepatitis C General Description: Hepatitis C is a relatively common viral infection that causes an inflammation of the liver. ...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus General Description: An infection of the immune system with the human immunodeficiency virus, det...

Influenza General Description: Influenza is a frequently debilitating viral infection of the respiratory tract with cough, sor...

Measles (Rubeola) General Description: Measles is a vaccine-preventable viral infection characterized by fever, upper respirat...

Mononucleosis General Description: Mononucleosis is a viral illness frequently caused by the Epstein-Barr virus that causes fe...