Protocol Number: 03-I-0285
- Newly identified infectious diseases such as SARS. - Infectious diseases of concern as possible bioweapons, such as smallpox and Ebola virus - Emerging infectious diseases that are more widespread geographically than in the past, such as West Nile virus - For preventing diseases such as tuberculosis and malaria. Healthy normal volunteers between 18 and 70 years of age may be eligible for this protocol. Screening begins about 1 to 6 months before the start of the vaccine study. Participants will have a physical examination and health history, including questions about sexual activity and drug use. Over the course of the screening visits, participants will be asked to give urine and blood samples to test for various infections and other medical problems. Women capable of getting pregnant will be given a pregnancy test. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding will not be enrolled in the study. At the end of the screening, participants will be informed about which vaccines are currently being tested in clinical trials for which they may be eligible. Once participants enroll in a vaccine study, their participation in the screening protocol ends.
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Bethesda, Maryland 20892. Last update: 05/05/2009
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