Mansonia uniformis (Diptera: Culicidae), a genus and species new to southwestern Asia, with a review of its medical and veterinary importance

Azari-Hamidian, Shahyad; Abai, M.; Norouzi, Behzad

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4772.2.10

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“…Depending on the classification of the tribe Aedini, there are 70 species and 8 (or 12) genera of Iranian mosquitoes (Azari-Hamidian et al, 2020). Mosquitoes transmit two protozoa, two bacteria, four filaria, and seven arbovirus in Iran (Azari-Hamidian et al, 2019;Pouriayevali et al, 2019).…”

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Impact of meteorological parameters on mosquito population abundance and distribution in a former malaria endemic area, central Iran

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Moosa-Kazemi

Sedaghat

2021

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Impact of meteorological parameters on mosquito population abundance and distribution in a former malaria endemic area, central Iran

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Moosa-Kazemi

Sedaghat

2021

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“…In addition to filariasis-type B. malayi, Mansonia spp. is known to be a vector for Ross River virus, Murray Valley encephalitis virus, Kunjin virus, Edge Hill virus, and Rift Valley fever virus [ 28 ]. Several species of Mansonia have been reported as vectors in Kalimantan, namely, M. bonneau (Diptera: Culicidae) as the primary vector for filariasis caused by non-periodic B. malayi in the indigenous Dayak areas of East Kalimantan [ 29 ] and M. uniformis as the swamp-type filariasis vector in Batala District, South Kalimantan .…”

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“…Available at www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.13/December-2020/30.pdf Valley fever virus[28]. Several species of Mansonia have been reported as vectors in Kalimantan, namely, M. bonneau (Diptera: Culicidae) as the primary vector for filariasis caused by non-periodic B. malayi in the indigenous Dayak areas of East Kalimantan[29] and M. uniformis as the swamp-type filariasis vector in Batala District, South Kalimantan.…”

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Biodiversity of mosquitoes and Mansonia uniformis as a potential vector of Wuchereria bancrofti in Hulu Sungai Utara District, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

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Background and Aim: Lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, still remains a problem in Indonesia. The primary causative species of this disease are the filarial worms Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia spp. This study was conducted to identify the diversity of species and behavior of mosquitoes and to determine the mosquitoes that could be potential vectors of filariasis. Materials and Methods: Mosquito samples derived from Hulu Sungai Utara (HSU) district in the 2017 multicenter study conducted in Indonesia were used in this cross-sectional study. The diversity of mosquito species was analyzed using the Shannon–Wiener diversity index. Mosquitoes were identified based on their species, and their DNA was isolated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Transcription-insulated isothermal PCR method was used to detect microfilariae/filaria larvae in the mosquitoes. Results: Biodiversity was found in 14 species of mosquitoes belonging to five genera. The maximum number of mosquitoes was recorded from the species Mansonia dives, Culex vishnui, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Mansonia uniformis. W. bancrofti infection was detected in M. uniformis at an infectivity rate of 0.3% (n=311). Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of M. uniformis species as a vector of W. bancrofti in HSU district, Indonesia. More efficient and accurate studies are required to aid in the lymphatic filariasis elimination programs in this subregion.

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“…In Iran, mosquitoes are vectors of two protozoan, two bacterial, four filarial, and seven arboviral diseases [2,3]. There are 70 species and eight (or 12) genera of Iranian mosquitoes depending on the classification of the tribe Aedini [4]. Anopheles species are responsible for the transmission of malaria, but the majority of mosquito species from the genera of Culex and Aedes are responsible for the transmission of arboviruses to humans [5,6].…”

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Pathogenic fungi infection attributes of malarial vectors Anopheles maculipennis and Anopheles superpictus in central Iran

Moosa-Kazemi

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Background Due to the effect of synthetic and commercial insecticides on non-target organisms and the resistance of mosquitoes, non-chemical and environmentally friendly methods have become prevalent in recent years. The present study was to isolate entomopathogenic fungi with toxic effects on mosquitoes in natural larval habitats. Methods Larvae of mosquitoes were collected from Central, Qamsar, Niasar, and Barzok Districts in Kashan County, Central Iran by standard dipping method, from April to late December 2019. Dead larvae, live larvae showing signs of infection, and larvae and pupae with a white coating of fungal mycelium on the outer surface of their bodies were isolated from the rest of the larvae and sterilized with 10% sodium hypochlorite for 2 min, then washed twice with distilled water and transferred to potato-dextrose-agar (PDA) and water-agar (WA) media and incubated at 25 ± 2 °C for 3–4 days. Larvae and fungi were identified morphologically based on identification keys. Results A total of 9789 larvae were collected from urban and rural areas in Kashan County. Thirteen species were identified which were recognized to belong to three genera, including Anopheles (7.89%), Culiseta (17.42%) and Culex (74.69%). A total of 105 larvae, including Anopheles superpictus sensu lato (s.l), Anopheles maculipennis s.l., Culex deserticola, Culex perexiguus, and Culiseta longiareolata were found to be infected by Nattrassia mangiferae, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Trichoderma spp., and Penicillium spp. Of these, Penicillium spp. was the most abundant fungus isolated and identified from the larval habitats, while An. superpictus s.l. was the most infected mosquito species. Conclusions Based on the observations and results obtained of the study, isolated fungi had the potential efficacy for pathogenicity on mosquito larvae. It is suggested that their effects on mosquito larvae should be investigated in the laboratory. The most important point, however, is the proper way of exploiting these biocontrol agents to maximize their effect on reducing the population of vector mosquito larvae without any negative effect on non-target organisms.

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Mansonia uniformis (Diptera: Culicidae), a genus and species new to southwestern Asia, with a review of its medical and veterinary importance

Cited by 765 publications

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Impact of meteorological parameters on mosquito population abundance and distribution in a former malaria endemic area, central Iran

Impact of meteorological parameters on mosquito population abundance and distribution in a former malaria endemic area, central Iran

Biodiversity of mosquitoes and Mansonia uniformis as a potential vector of Wuchereria bancrofti in Hulu Sungai Utara District, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Pathogenic fungi infection attributes of malarial vectors Anopheles maculipennis and Anopheles superpictus in central Iran

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