Aedes Mosquito and Dengue Fever in Iran

Amouzegar Zavareh, Seyed Mohammadreza; Moradi, Ali; Latifi-Pour, Masoud

doi:10.30491/tm.2024.478933.1767

Aedes Mosquito and Dengue Fever in Iran

Document Type : Letter

Authors

Seyed Mohammadreza Amouzegar Zavareh ¹

Ali Moradi ²

Masoud Latifi-Pour ³

¹ Atherosclerosis research center, Clinical Sciences Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

² Nursing Care Research Center, Clinical Sciences Institute and Nursing Faculty of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

³ Chemical Injuries Research Center and Systems Biology and Poisonings Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

10.30491/tm.2024.478933.1767

Abstract

Dengue fever, a highly concerning arboviral disease, is primarily spread by Aedes mosquitoes and poses a significant global public health risk. Key vectors, such as Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, and Aedes cinereus, are widely prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions and impact worldwide. These species are also current in Iran, especially in the southern, southeastern, and northern areas.
By embracing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, we have the potential to lead advancements in preventing and controlling dengue fever stemming from Aedes mosquito transmission. Sustained research endeavors, pioneering partnerships, and public health education are indispensable in the battle against dengue fever, aiming to alleviate its impact on affected communities worldwide.

Keywords

Aedes Mosquito

Dengue Fever

Iran

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