Hosseini- Vasoukolaei , N

Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Health Sciences Research Center, Faculty of Health, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, Sari, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Sand fly saliva: toward a vaccine against leishmaniases

Leishmaniases are a group of sand fly-borne diseases caused by protozoan parasites from species of Leishmania genus. These diseases are reported in about 100 countries with a prevalence of 12 million people infected and incidence of 2 million people per year, putting approximately 350 million people at risk of the infections. Leishmaniases are endemic and are considered as important public heal...

[ 2 ] - وضعیت پراکندگی لیشمانیوز جلدی در استان مازندران 1388-1396

Background and purpose: The leishmaniases are a group of diseases that appear as cutaneous, mucocutaneous, and visceral leishmaniasis, transmitted by different species of sand flies. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is considered as a major public health problem in Iran. The current study was carried out to determine the spatial and temporal distribution of CL in Mazandaran Province, Iran according...

[ 3 ] - مروری بر رشد و نمو انگل لیشمانیا در تعامل با پشه خاکی های ناقل بیماری لیشمانیوز

Introduction and purpose: Leishmaniasis are neglected diseases that are endemic in more than half of the provinces of Iran. The causative agent of this disease is Leishmania protozoa and its transmission to human is through the bites of phlebotomine sand flies. This study reviews the growth and development of Leishmania in the body of sand flies at the molecular level. Methods: In this study a ...

[ 4 ] - A Narrative Review of the Control of Mosquitoes by Larvivorous Fish in Iran and the World

Background and purpose: Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of many pathogens such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, and so on. The control of mosquitoes using chemical insecticides is not always a sensible approach, so, alternative biological control methods, especially the use of larvivorous fishes, can play a significant role in controlling of mosquito larvae. Materials an...

[ 5 ] - Prevalence of Pediculosis and Associated Risk Factors among Elementary School Females in Mashhad, Iran, during 2017- 2018

Background & Aims of the Study: Pediculosis is a parasitic disease and one of the main factors affecting the health level of the society. The present study aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the prevalence of pediculosis in elementary school females in Mashhad, Iran, from 2017 to 2018. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and analytical study included 3062 elementary sc...

[ 6 ] - Head Lice Contamination with Emphasis on Effective Therapeutic Methods in Schoolchildren in Mashhad, Iran, during 2017-2018

Introduction and purpose: Head lice as external parasite contamination is one of the health-threatening issues that despite the upgrading of health, is still a health problem. Methods: This clinical trial study was carried out on 3062 elementary school female students examined for head lice infection in Mashhad, Iran, using cluster-randomized sampling method. The infected individuals were divi...

[ 7 ] - Diversity assessment and the effect of temperature and humidity on the relative abundance of medically important fly species in Fouladshahr, Isfahan, 2019

Introduction: Flies are able to mechanically transmit many pathogenic agents due to their close relationship with humans. Identification and species determination of flies for understanding of their current status and planning for their control, as well as considering the important role of flies in the ecosystem and their biological functions in biological studies, is essential. The purpose of ...