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View article: Dengue Fever Resurgence in Iran: An Integrative Review of Causative Factors and Control Strategies
Dengue Fever Resurgence in Iran: An Integrative Review of Causative Factors and Control Strategies Open
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has become a significant global health concern in recent decades, particularly in Iran. This integrative review provides a comprehensive assessment of the epidemiological trends of dengue fever…
View article: Characterizing the larval habitats of the main malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi, in southern Iran
Characterizing the larval habitats of the main malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi, in southern Iran Open
View article: Examining A Case Report of Nasopharyngeal Myiasis Caused by Lucilia sericata in Central Iran
Examining A Case Report of Nasopharyngeal Myiasis Caused by Lucilia sericata in Central Iran Open
Background and Purpose: Myiasis is an infestation of vertebrates caused by the feeding of fly larvae on the living or necrotic tissue of hosts.Human myiasis is more prevalent among people who live in unsanitary conditions or have close con…
View article: Scalp myiasis associated with soft tissue sarcoma lesion: a case report and review of relevant literature
Scalp myiasis associated with soft tissue sarcoma lesion: a case report and review of relevant literature Open
Background Sarcophagidae is one of the main fly families that is attracted to open wounds, ulcers, lesions, and other injuries for depositing their larvae. The presence of larvae of flies in human tissues makes myiasis. Myiasis on the scal…
View article: Diversity Assessment and the effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Relative Abundance of Medically Important Fly Species in Fouladshahr, Isfahan Province
Diversity Assessment and the effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Relative Abundance of Medically Important Fly Species in Fouladshahr, Isfahan Province Open
Diversity Assessment and the effect of Temperature and Humidity on the Relative Abundance of Medically Important Fly Species in Fouladshahr, Isfahan Province
View article: Exploring the Diversity and Abundance of Necrophagous Flies in Tabriz City, Northwest of Iran: Implications for Medical and Health Importance
Exploring the Diversity and Abundance of Necrophagous Flies in Tabriz City, Northwest of Iran: Implications for Medical and Health Importance Open
Background: Flies are of medical importance and cause problems by transmitting mechanically various pathogens to human and animals and myiasis. This study was performed to determine the diversity and abundance of medically important flies …
View article: PCR Positivity of Gerbils and Their Ectoparasites for Leishmania Spp. in a Hyperendemic Focus of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Central Iran
PCR Positivity of Gerbils and Their Ectoparasites for Leishmania Spp. in a Hyperendemic Focus of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Central Iran Open
Background: Various arthropods, including Rhipicephalus sanguineus and Ctenocephalides felis felis have been suggested as secondary vectors of Leishmania spp. many years ago. This study was conducted to determine zoonotic cutaneous leish…
View article: Determination of Bacterial Contamination in the Medically Important Synanthropic Flies; a Survey Study in Northern Iran
Determination of Bacterial Contamination in the Medically Important Synanthropic Flies; a Survey Study in Northern Iran Open
Determination of Bacterial Contamination in the Medically Important Synanthropic Flies; a Survey Study in Northern Iran
View article: Comparing Different Control Methods of Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) in Prisons in Mazandaran Province, 2018
Comparing Different Control Methods of Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) in Prisons in Mazandaran Province, 2018 Open
Background and purpose: Control of bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) as important human pests often fails in places where people live in aggregation such as prisons. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of various methods of be…
View article: First report of Lophomonas spp. in German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) trapped in hospitals, northern Iran
First report of Lophomonas spp. in German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) trapped in hospitals, northern Iran Open
View article: First Report of Lophomonas spp. in German Cockroaches (Blattella Germanica) Trapped in Hospitals, Northern Iran
First Report of Lophomonas spp. in German Cockroaches (Blattella Germanica) Trapped in Hospitals, Northern Iran Open
Cockroaches are considered to be important reservoirs for protozoan and helminth parasites ,particularly an emerging Lophomonas spp., protozoan parasite. German cockroaches, Blattella germanica ( B. germanica) , are domestic pest distribut…
View article: Reemergence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in an endemic focus, northeastern Iran
Reemergence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in an endemic focus, northeastern Iran Open
Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) is a form of disease, which is mostly caused by Leishmania major (L.major) in the Old World with high incidence through early life. Recently, the high incidence of CL has been reported in Jajar…
View article: Epidemiological survey of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Gonbad-e-Kavus, Northern Iran
Epidemiological survey of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Gonbad-e-Kavus, Northern Iran Open
Aims: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is one of the most important health problems in Iran. The aim of this study was to investigate all aspects of the epidemiology of the disease, including examination of patients, the rate and nature of the…
View article: In vivo Evaluation of the Repellency Effects of Nanoemulsion of Mentha piperita and Eucalyptus globulus Essential Oils against mosquitoes
In vivo Evaluation of the Repellency Effects of Nanoemulsion of Mentha piperita and Eucalyptus globulus Essential Oils against mosquitoes Open
Introduction: The present study aimed to prepare Nanoemulsions of Mentha piperita and Eucalyptus globulus essential oils and comparison of the repellant activity of them with normal essential oils and DEET in the field conditions. Methods:…
View article: Nanoemulsion Formulation of Cold Pressed Neem Oil As a Repellent Against Anopheles Stephensi 
Nanoemulsion Formulation of Cold Pressed Neem Oil As a Repellent Against Anopheles Stephensi Open
Background: To formulate a nanoemulsion (NE) from cold pressed neem oil and to compare its repellant activity with normal cold pressed oil and N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET) as a standard chemical compound and to improve efficacy of rep…
View article: Fauna and Biodiversity Study of Fleas in Bojnourd, North Khorasan, in 2019
Fauna and Biodiversity Study of Fleas in Bojnourd, North Khorasan, in 2019 Open
View article: Estimation of life expectancy and measurement of immature stages of<i>Lucilia sericata</i>fed on three kinds of diets
Estimation of life expectancy and measurement of immature stages of<i>Lucilia sericata</i>fed on three kinds of diets Open
Background and Objectives: Finding the best diet is very important to rear Lucilia sericata larvae for therapeutic purposes and prepare standard curves in forensic entomology. The aim of this study was to find the best diet for larvae in m…
View article: Species Diversity and Relative Abundance of Medically Importance Flies in Golestan Province, 2018-19
Species Diversity and Relative Abundance of Medically Importance Flies in Golestan Province, 2018-19 Open
Background & aim: Flies are important in the region in terms of mechanical transmission of pathogens, sciatica and forensic entomological research.Identification of species in different regions is the first and most important way to contro…
View article: Faunistic Study of Scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) in Qaenat County in Iran in 2017
Faunistic Study of Scorpions (Arachnida: Scorpiones) in Qaenat County in Iran in 2017 Open
View article: Investigating the Diversity of medically important flies in Ghaemshahr city, 2017-2018
Investigating the Diversity of medically important flies in Ghaemshahr city, 2017-2018 Open
Introduction Flies due to transferring many of the pathogens, in different areas, especially in conditions temperate climates are medically important. The purpose of this study was to identify the species diversity of medically important f…
View article: Repellency Effects and Chemical Components of Essential Oils Foeniculum Vulgare and Cinnamomum Verum against Aedes Vexans in Iran
Repellency Effects and Chemical Components of Essential Oils Foeniculum Vulgare and Cinnamomum Verum against Aedes Vexans in Iran Open
Background and Aim: The presence of different climatic conditions in Iran has resulted in the high richness of medicinal plants. The occurrence of adverse side effects was reported following use of the chemical-based repellents which exten…
View article: A new approach to maggot therapy for healing of diabetic foot ulcers
A new approach to maggot therapy for healing of diabetic foot ulcers Open
The use of maggot therapy (MT) is proving effective in the treatment of complicated diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Most of the previous studies have focused on the comparison of MT and routine treatment approaches for the management of DFUs.…
View article: Prevalence of Pediculosis and Associated Risk Factors amongElementary School Females in Mashhad, Iran, during 2017-2018
Prevalence of Pediculosis and Associated Risk Factors amongElementary School Females in Mashhad, Iran, during 2017-2018 Open
Background & Aims of the Study: Pediculosis is a parasitic disease and one of the main\nfactors affecting the health level of the society. The present study aimed to determine the\nrisk factors associated with the prevalence of pediculosis…
View article: Natural host preferences of parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on synanthropic flies
Natural host preferences of parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on synanthropic flies Open
Synanthropic flies are members of order Diptera and considered as medical and veterinary pests. In this study, parasitoid wasps were determined and their natural host preferences in order to select a suitable agent for biological control o…
View article: Superselective Angioembolisation: A Report of Two Rare Cases of Hemoptysis
Superselective Angioembolisation: A Report of Two Rare Cases of Hemoptysis Open
Superselective bronchial embolization is recently performed with a high success rate. The current study aimed at discussing the procedure and reporting two cases underwent embolization in the Masih-Daneshvari Hospital, a large center for t…
View article: Experimental Parasitism of Synanthropic Flies (Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata, and Sarcophaga heamorrhoidalis) by Parasitoid Wasps (Nasonia vitripennis, Spalangia nigroaenea, and Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae)
Experimental Parasitism of Synanthropic Flies (Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata, and Sarcophaga heamorrhoidalis) by Parasitoid Wasps (Nasonia vitripennis, Spalangia nigroaenea, and Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae) Open
Background and purpose: One of the most popular methods to control the synanthropic flies is using parasitoid wasps. The aim of this study was to estimate the experimental parasitism rates of pupae of Musca domestica, Lucilia sericata, and…
View article: Microbiological dataset of rural drinking water supplies in Zahedan, Iran
Microbiological dataset of rural drinking water supplies in Zahedan, Iran Open
The residual chlorine and microbial quality of drinking water in the Zahedan villages by a number of1221 samples from all 168 villages were collected between 2014-2015. Then the samples were evaluated using 9-tube fermentation methods and …