Mosquito surveillance and the first record of morphological and molecular-based identification of invasive species Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), southern Iran

Dorzaban, Hedayat; Soltani, Aboozar; Alipour, Hamzeh; Hatami, Jafar; Jaberhashemi, Seyed Aghil; Shahriari-Namadi, Marziae; Paksa, Azim; Safari, Reza; Talbalaghi, Asghar; Azizi, Kourosh

doi:10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108235

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“…The presence of Ae. aegypti was recently confirmed both morphologically and molecularly in southern Iran [65], and Ae. albopictus has been isolated both in 2009 and 2013 in Iran [49].…”

Section: Dengue Virus Vectors In Iranmentioning

confidence: 85%

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Medically Significant Vector-Borne Viral Diseases in Iran

Paquette,

Simon,

XIII

et al. 2023

Microorganisms

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Vector-borne viral diseases (VBVDs) continue to pose a considerable public health risk to animals and humans globally. Vectors have integral roles in autochthonous circulation and dissemination of VBVDs worldwide. The interplay of agricultural activities, population expansion, urbanization, host/pathogen evolution, and climate change, all contribute to the continual flux in shaping the epidemiology of VBVDs. In recent decades, VBVDs, once endemic to particular countries, have expanded into new regions such as Iran and its neighbors, increasing the risk of outbreaks and other public health concerns. Both Iran and its neighboring countries are known to host a number of VBVDs that are endemic to these countries or newly circulating. The proximity of Iran to countries hosting regional diseases, along with increased global socioeconomic activities, e.g., international trade and travel, potentially increases the risk for introduction of new VBVDs into Iran. In this review, we examined the epidemiology of numerous VBVDs circulating in Iran, such as Chikungunya virus, Dengue virus, Sindbis virus, West Nile virus, Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Sandfly-borne phleboviruses, and Hantavirus, in relation to their vectors, specifically mosquitoes, ticks, sandflies, and rodents. In addition, we discussed the interplay of factors, e.g., urbanization and climate change on VBVD dissemination patterns and the consequent public health risks in Iran, highlighting the importance of a One Health approach to further surveil and to evolve mitigation strategies.

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“…The presence of Ae. aegypti was recently confirmed both morphologically and molecularly in southern Iran [65], and Ae. albopictus has been isolated both in 2009 and 2013 in Iran [49].…”

Section: Dengue Virus Vectors In Iranmentioning

confidence: 85%

“…Recently, however, a main ZIKV vector, Ae. aegypti was identified in southern Iran [65]. While ZIKV has not been identified, the presence of the vector is a cause for concern and surveillance should be continued to avoid a potential future outbreak.…”

Section: Zika Virus Situation In Iranmentioning

confidence: 99%

Medically Significant Vector-Borne Viral Diseases in Iran

Paquette,

Simon,

XIII

et al. 2023

Microorganisms

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“…At least 71 mosquito species representing 8 genera have been documented in Iran, including 13 species of the tribe Aedini [ 1 , 28 , 29 ]. The southeast of the country is affected by the periodic monsoon systems that can cause occasional heavy precipitation [ 30 , 31 ].…”

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The monsoon-associated equine South African pointy mosquito ‘Aedes caballus’; the first comprehensive record from southeastern Iran with a description of ecological, morphological, and molecular aspects

Nejati,

Azari-Hamidian,

Oshaghi

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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The equine South African pointy vector mosquito, Aedes caballus, poses a significant threat to human health due to its capacity for transmitting arboviruses. Despite favorable climate for its existence in southeast Iran, previous records of this species in the area have indicated very low abundance. This comprehensive field and laboratory study aimed to assess its current adult population status in this region, utilizing a combination of ecological, morphological and molecular techniques. Four distinct types of traps were strategically placed in three fixed and two variable mosquito sampling sites in the southern strip of Sistan and Baluchistan Province. Subsequently, DNA was extracted from trapped mosquitoes and subjected to PCR amplification using the molecular markers COI, ITS2, and ANT. In total, 1734 adult Ae. caballus specimens were collected from rural areas, with the majority being captured by CO2-baited bednet traps. A notable increase in the abundance of this species was observed following rainfall in February. The genetic analysis revealed multiple haplotypes based on COI and ITS2 sequences, with COI gene divergence at 0.89%, and ITS2 sequence divergence at 1.6%. This suggests that previous challenges in morphological identification may have led to misidentifications, with many adults previously classified as Ae. vexans potentially being Ae. caballus. The findings of this study hold significant implications for public health authorities, providing valuable insights for integrated and targeted vector control and disease management efforts.

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“…However, Ae. aegypti , the main vector of dengue fever, has been introduced and established in Hormozgan Province, South of Iran ( 13 , 14 ). To date, no local transmission of the disease is evident in Iran, however, given the establishment of Ae.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare workers regarding dengue fever in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran

Nikookar

Moosazadeh

Fazeli‐Dinan

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundDengue fever is a rapidly emerging infection worldwide with a high public health burden. Adequate training of healthcare workers is essential to warrant the timely provision of health services to improve the outcome of dengue management.MethodsThis is an analytical cross-sectional study, conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) of healthcare workers regarding dengue from April 2021 to March 2022 in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran. Data was collected using a researcher-made structured questionnaire, prepared as Google Forms, and sent to target groups through social media and email. Data analysis was performed by SPSS 22 software using descriptive and inferential statistics (Chi-square) at a significant level of 5%.ResultsMost of the respondents had heard about dengue (83.8%); media (32.7%) and academic education (25%) were the main sources of information. Respondents had less knowledge associated with dengue symptoms (52%) than prevention and control (69%), transmission (72.2%) and clinical management (81%). Based on the 70% cut-off point, the majority of the participants had a good attitude (81%) and practice (73%). However, only 49.6% of the respondents showed good practice regarding dengue local transmission. A significant difference was observed between participants knowledge on clinical management with occupation; attitude with gender and occupation; and practice with gender (p < 0.05).ConclusionThe results of this study revealed gaps in some dimensions of KAP in healthcare workers, therefore, a greater focus should be placed on future training programs to raise knowledge and attitude leading to sound practice and behavior for adequate management of dengue.

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Mosquito surveillance and the first record of morphological and molecular-based identification of invasive species Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae), southern Iran

Cited by 10 publications

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Medically Significant Vector-Borne Viral Diseases in Iran

Medically Significant Vector-Borne Viral Diseases in Iran

The monsoon-associated equine South African pointy mosquito ‘Aedes caballus’; the first comprehensive record from southeastern Iran with a description of ecological, morphological, and molecular aspects

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of healthcare workers regarding dengue fever in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran

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