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Identification of Sand flies of the Subgenus Larroussius based on Molecular and Morphological Characters in North Western Iran. 基于分子和形态特征鉴定伊朗西北部 Larroussius 亚属的沙蝇。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-12-31
A Absavaran, Y Rassi, P Parvizi, Ma Oshaghi, Mr Abaie, S Rafizadeh, M Mohebali, Z Zarea, E Javadian
{"title":"Identification of Sand flies of the Subgenus Larroussius based on Molecular and Morphological Characters in North Western Iran.","authors":"A Absavaran, Y Rassi, P Parvizi, Ma Oshaghi, Mr Abaie, S Rafizadeh, M Mohebali, Z Zarea, E Javadian","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>THE ADULT FEMALE SAND FLIES (DIPTERA: Psychodidae) of the subgenus Larroussius are important vectors of Leishmania infantum (Kinetoplastida: Tripanosomatidae) in Meshkinshahr district, Northwest of Iran. Four Phlebotomus (Larroussius) species are present in this area, i.e. Phlebotomus (Larroussius) kandelakii, P. (La.) major, P. (La.) perfiliewi and P. (La.) tobbi. The objective of the present study was to identify and distinguish the females of P. perfiliewi, P. major and P. tobbi, in this district.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Adult sand flies were collected with sticky papers, CDC light traps, and aspirator in 2006. Individual sand flies of this four species from thirty different locations were characterized morphologically and by comparative DNA sequences analyses of a fragment of mitochondrial gene Cytochrome b (Cyt b) and nuclear gene Elongation Factor 1-alpha (EF-1α). PCR amplification was carried out for all three species P. major, P. perfiliewi and P. tobbi in the subgenus Larroussius.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Phylogenetic analyses of P. major populations in this study displayed two different populations and genetic diversity. Spermathecal segment number, pharyngeal armature and other morphological characters of these three species were examined and found to present consistent interspecific differences.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to our findings, the phylogeny of Cyt b and EF-1α haplotypes confirms the relationships between P. major, P. tobbi and P. perfiliewi as already defined by their morphological similarities.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 2","pages":"22-35"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/0b/3e/ijad-3-22.PMC3385537.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30772099","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Stability and Wash Resistance of Local Made Mosquito Bednets and Detergents Treated with Pyrethroids against Susceptible Strain of Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi. 拟除虫菊酯处理的国产蚊帐和洗涤剂对疟疾病媒斯氏按蚊的稳定性和耐洗性。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
H Vatandoost, E Ramin, Y Rassi, Mr Abai
{"title":"Stability and Wash Resistance of Local Made Mosquito Bednets and Detergents Treated with Pyrethroids against Susceptible Strain of Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi.","authors":"H Vatandoost,&nbsp;E Ramin,&nbsp;Y Rassi,&nbsp;Mr Abai","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We aimed to evaluate different fibres of bednets impregnated with various pyrethroids. The stability of insecticide on the bednet was measured using different methods of washings as well as local made detergents.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The entire test was carried out according to the WHO-recommended methods. In addition, the impact of the numbers of washes on the stability of the insecticides was determined. Permethrin 10% (EC), deltamethrin 10% (SC), lambdacyhalothrin 2.5% (CS) and cyfluthrin 5% (EW) were used at the recommended dosages. Three different local detergents were used. Two kinds of washing methods (shaking, no shaking) were used and in each method four kinds of washings, i.e. no wash, one wash, two washes and three washes was done. The main malaria vectors, Anopheles stephensi, which is susceptible to all insecticides (BEECH strain), was tested with impregnated bednets in 3 minutes exposure time and the mortality was measured after 24 hours recovery period. Knock-down was measured as well using appropriate statistical methods.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Lambdacyhalothrin has saved its insecticidal impact after being washed, whereas, deltamethrin has lost its activity faster than other insecticides. Tow other insecticides had moderate effect. Golnar soap detergent has least effect on the durability of insecticides, but the Shoma had the most. Whit increasing the times of washing, insecticidal effects was decreased, but shaking had no influence on the decreasing of the quality of insecticidal impact.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Results will be useful for local people who wish to use pyrethroid-impregnated bednets with their own local made detergent and bednets.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"19-28"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/3a/2c/ijad-3-19.PMC3385525.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30771656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Faunestic study of ants with emphasis on the health risk of stinging ants in qeshm island, iran. 蚂蚁的动物学研究,重点是伊朗盖什姆岛蛰蚁对健康的危害。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
J Rafinejad, A Zareii, K Akbarzadeh, M Azad, F Biglaryan, S Doosti, Mm Sedaghat
{"title":"Faunestic study of ants with emphasis on the health risk of stinging ants in qeshm island, iran.","authors":"J Rafinejad, A Zareii, K Akbarzadeh, M Azad, F Biglaryan, S Doosti, Mm Sedaghat","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Qeshm (26.75N, 55.82E), Iran, is 1500 km² island in the Strait of Hormuz. Qeshm is a free trade zone, acting as an important channel for international commerce, and has been the site of much recent development. There is potential risk of stinging ant attacks for residents and visitors that may occur in the island. The aims of this study were to find out the fauna, dispersion, and some of the biological features of ant species with special attention to those, which can play role on the public health of the island.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, we surveyed ants around the island using non-attractive pitfall traps and active collection to evaluate potential threats to humans and other species during 2006-2007. All collected specimens were identified using the morphological ant keys.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>ONLY SIX ANT SPECIES WERE FOUND: Pachycondyla sennaarensis (41%), Polyrhachis lacteipennis (23%), Camponotus fellah (16%), Cataglyphis niger (9%), Tapinoma simrothi (7%), and Messor galla (4%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We were surprised not to find any cosmopolitan tramp ants so often associated with commerce and development. Instead, all six species may be native to the Middle Eastern region. The most common species, P. sennaarensis, has a powerful sting and appears to do well around human habitations. This species may prove to be a serious pest on the island.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"53-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/43/1d/ijad-3-53.PMC3385528.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30771661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Analysis of Deltamethrin Residue on the Impregnated Bed Nets during a Leishmaniasis Control Program in Iran. 伊朗利什曼病防治项目中浸渍蚊帐上溴氰菊酯残留的高效薄层色谱分析。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
Sh Moosa-Kazemi, M Shayeghi, Mr Yaghoobi-Ershadi, H Vatandoost, Mt Sadeghi, E Javadian, M Motabar, Mr Hosseini, M Abtahi
{"title":"High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography Analysis of Deltamethrin Residue on the Impregnated Bed Nets during a Leishmaniasis Control Program in Iran.","authors":"Sh Moosa-Kazemi,&nbsp;M Shayeghi,&nbsp;Mr Yaghoobi-Ershadi,&nbsp;H Vatandoost,&nbsp;Mt Sadeghi,&nbsp;E Javadian,&nbsp;M Motabar,&nbsp;Mr Hosseini,&nbsp;M Abtahi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The control of leishmaniasis, a tropical neglected disease, has been concern of Iranian health authorities due to the increasing number of cases during the last two decades. The objective of this study was to determine deltamethrine residue on the impregnated bed nets using HPTLC technique in a leishmaniasis control program in Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>During this experimental study, a total of 130 small pieces of polyester netting were sewn to top, upper, and lower sides of some bed nets and then were impregnated with deltamethrin. The treated bed nets were distributed in Isfahan and Mashhad areas in April 2003. The samples were cut randomly after impregnation intervals. Deltamethrin was extracted using acetone from samples and the extract was applied for spotting onto plates. The plates were developed with n-hexane: ethyl acetate, 90+10(v/v), as a mobile phase in a Camage chamber. The qualifying of residue was observed in UV cabinet with λ=254 nm wavelength. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 11.5. and Stata Version 8. A three way ANOVA was used to compare the means of deltamethrin residue in each area, group and measuring time. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare the means of residue for each of these factors with the control separately.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The retardation factor of deltamethrin was calculated 0.50±0.02. The residues of deltamethrin persisted well on impregnated nets at least for 15 weeks after impregnation. No significant difference could be detected in the loss of residue of insecticide in comparison to measuring times and positions of sampling pieces on the bed nets in these areas.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Based on the results of the present study the use of HPTLC technique is recommended instead of other chromatographic methods for analysis of insecticide residue on the impregnated bed nets.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/be/42/ijad-3-1.PMC3385526.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30771654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Study on Fungal Flora in the Midgut of the Larva and Adult of the Different Populations of the Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi. 疟疾媒介斯氏按蚊不同种群幼虫和成虫中肠真菌区系的研究。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
L Tajedin, J Hashemi, Mr Abaei, L Hosseinpour, F Rafei, Hr Basseri
{"title":"Study on Fungal Flora in the Midgut of the Larva and Adult of the Different Populations of the Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi.","authors":"L Tajedin,&nbsp;J Hashemi,&nbsp;Mr Abaei,&nbsp;L Hosseinpour,&nbsp;F Rafei,&nbsp;Hr Basseri","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Many microorganisms in midgut of mosquito challenge with their host and also other pathogens present in midgut. The aim of this study was presence of non-pathogens microorganisms like fungal flora which may be crucial on interaction between vectors and pathogens.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Different populations of Anopheles stephensi were reared in insectary and objected to determine fungal flora in their midguts. The midgut paunch of mosquito adults and larvae as well as breading water and larval food samples transferred on Subaru-dextrose agar, in order to detect the environment fungus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Although four fungi, Aspergillus, Rhizopus, Geotrichum and Sacharomyces were found in the food and water, but only Aspiragilus observed in the midgut of larvae. No fungus was found in the midgut of adults. This is the first report on fungal flora in the midgut of the adults and larvae of An. stephensi and possible stadial transmission of fungi from immature stages to adults.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The midgut environment of adults is not compatible for survivorship of fungi but the larval midgut may contain few fungi as a host or even pathogen.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"36-40"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/cb/dd/ijad-3-36.PMC3385521.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30771658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of Piper aduncum Linn. Essential Oil (Fam:Piperaceae) against Periplaneta americana (L.). 刺花椒的评价。抗美洲大蠊精油(Fam:胡椒科)。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-12-31
I Ling A, S Sulaiman, H Othman
{"title":"Evaluation of Piper aduncum Linn. Essential Oil (Fam:Piperaceae) against Periplaneta americana (L.).","authors":"I Ling A,&nbsp;S Sulaiman,&nbsp;H Othman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The efficacy of Piper aduncum essential oil was evaluated against Periplaneta americana adults and nymphs in the laboratory.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The plant essential oil at varying concentrations ranging between 10,000 to 80,000 ppm were placed inside glass beakers, rolled horizontally to ensure the essential oil covers all sides of the beakers and exposed to adults and nymphs of P. americana. Resigen (R) 1ppm was used as positive control and distilled water as negative control. The LT50 and LT90 was obtained using Log Probit programme.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Exposure of essential oil to females P. americana at concentrations between 10,000 to 80,000 ppm indicated the LT50 and LT90 values between 5.31 h-189.19 h and 14.90 h-2105.31 h, respectively. Treatment with the same concentrations against males P. americana ,the LT50 and LT90 were 2.08 h-181.73 h and 5.4 h-8460.51 h, respectively. Treatment against the nymphal stage with the same range of concentrations indicated the LT50 and LT 90 of 4.68 h-381.02 h and 28.71 h-5313.36 h, respectively.The nymphs and males were more susceptible than the females cockroaches. Treatment with Resigen (R) at 1ppm indicated much lower LT 50 and LT 90 values of 2.54 h-9.47 h for the females, 1.47 h-4.22 h for the males and 4.69 h-8.92 h for the nymphs.The negative control indicated no mortality for all stages of the cockroach.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Piper aduncum essential oil can be used as an alternative natural product for controlling the cockroach Peripatetic americana.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 2","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/82/e4/ijad-3-1.PMC3385535.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30772095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Faunistic study and biodiversity of scorpions in qeshm island (persian gulf). 盖什姆岛(波斯湾)蝎子的动物学研究和生物多样性。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
A Zarei, J Rafinejad, K Shemshad, R Khaghani
{"title":"Faunistic study and biodiversity of scorpions in qeshm island (persian gulf).","authors":"A Zarei, J Rafinejad, K Shemshad, R Khaghani","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Scorpions are known as the most widespread poisonous creatures that cause casualties and death to human. They are distributed in tropical and subtropical areas. Among the sixteen Iranian Island in the Persian Gulf, Qeshm Island is the biggest and is located in the focus of the important internal and international commercial marinelines. Furthermore, thousands of tourists also visit the Island every year for its natural beauties and the siteseeings. The present research study was carried out during 1998-99 throughout Qeshm Island in order to know the species of scorpions, their abundance, the distribution and control strategy in order to reduce the scorpion stings and to safeguard the visitors as well as the local population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Collections were made randomly during the night. Samples were searched by black light and then collected by forceps. A total of 102 scorpions were captured.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The scorpions were identified as Buthotus jayakari numbered 42 specimens (41.17%) and B. leptochelys numbering only 7 specimens (6.86%) belonging to the family Buthidae. Androctonus crassicauda was collected in the most parts of the Island and considered as the dominant species. The sex ratio was 1:1.53 in favor of females. B. leptochelys was rare species and by far restricted in its distribution.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Considering the high population of A. crassicauda and its wide distribution, it is regarded to be responsible for the majority of scorpion stings in Qeshm Island.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"46-52"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/48/46/ijad-3-46.PMC3385527.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30771660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Chrysomya bezziana as a Causative Agent of Human Myiasis in Fars Province, Southern Iran. 伊朗南部法尔斯省蝇蛆病病原的研究。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-06-30
A Faramarzi, Ar Rasekhi, M Kalantari, Gr Hatam
{"title":"Chrysomya bezziana as a Causative Agent of Human Myiasis in Fars Province, Southern Iran.","authors":"A Faramarzi,&nbsp;Ar Rasekhi,&nbsp;M Kalantari,&nbsp;Gr Hatam","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Myiasis is the invasion of body tissues of humans or animals by the larvae of the Diptera or two-winged flies. The various forms of myiasis may be classified from clinical or entomological point. This study describes the existence of Chrysomya bezziana (Diptera: Calliphoridae) cases as a causative agent of myiasis in 18 and 87 year-old men in two different regions in Fars Province. To our knowledge, this is the first observation of mentioned species in this province.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 1","pages":"60-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/31/39/ijad-3-60.PMC3385523.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30772094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Evaluation of serum levels of zinc, copper, iron, and zinc/copper ratio in cutaneous leishmaniasis. 皮肤利什曼病血清锌、铜、铁水平和锌/铜比值的评价。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-12-31
F Pourfallah, S Javadian, Z Zamani, R Saghiri, S Sadeghi, B Zarea, Sh Faiaz, F Mirkhani, N Fatemi
{"title":"Evaluation of serum levels of zinc, copper, iron, and zinc/copper ratio in cutaneous leishmaniasis.","authors":"F Pourfallah,&nbsp;S Javadian,&nbsp;Z Zamani,&nbsp;R Saghiri,&nbsp;S Sadeghi,&nbsp;B Zarea,&nbsp;Sh Faiaz,&nbsp;F Mirkhani,&nbsp;N Fatemi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and zinc/ copper ratio in the serum of patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Qom Province, center of Iran.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Serum levels of zinc and copper were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer and serum iron concentration was measured by using an Auto Analyzer. The study group consisted of 60 patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis and the control group of 100 healthy volunteers from the same area who were not exposed to cutaneous leishmaniasis.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>There were no statistically significant differences in age and body mass index between the two groups. Serum Zn (P< 0.001) and Fe (P< 0.05) levels were lower in patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis than the control group. We also found serum Cu concentration (P< 0.05) in the patient group was significantly higher than that of the control group. However, zinc/ copper ratio (P< 0.001) was lower in patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis than in the control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our data indicated that Zn/Cu ratio was significantly lower in patients with CL as compared to the controls. Earlier reports suggest that, this ratio imbalance could be a useful marker for immune dysfunction in leishmaniasis. There was also strong association of Zn, Cu and Fe with CL. It suggests the use of blood zinc, copper, iron concentration and the copper/zinc ratio (Zn/Cu), as a means for estimating the prognosis of CL.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 2","pages":"7-11"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/35/0d/ijad-3-7.PMC3385530.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30772096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Haematophagus mites in poultry farms of iran. 伊朗家禽养殖场的嗜血螨。
Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases Pub Date : 2009-01-01 Epub Date: 2009-12-31
S Rahbari, S Nabian, H Ronaghi
{"title":"Haematophagus mites in poultry farms of iran.","authors":"S Rahbari,&nbsp;S Nabian,&nbsp;H Ronaghi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Blood sucking mites are important avian ectoparasites which being found on bird species worldwide. Their presence are problematic for the producers either through potential direct effects on weight gain, egg production, sperm production in roosters or as nuisance pests on worker handle hens and eggs. The aim of this study was pointing out of the status of haematophagus mites.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eight caged layer and four breeder flocks were visited, monitoring for the presence of chicken mites performed by removing and examining debris from poultry house, infested nesting material collected into zip lock plastic bags and at least 20 birds were also randomly selected to examine the presence of chicken mites. Mites obtained from each population were mounted in Hoyer's medium on microscope slides and identified. All eight caged layer and four breeder flocks were inspected, which were infested with chicken blood feeding mites.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Massive infestations of Dermanyssus gallinae were common with huge numbers of parasites on birds, cages and the conveyor belts for egg. Only one farm from Mazandaran Province was infested to Ornithonyssus bursa.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dermanyssus gallinae was the most prevalent blood feeder mite in the breeder and caged layer flocks in Iran, while O. bursa was reported as a first record, which found only in a breeder flock in Mazanderan Province. It seems that its presence is limited into the area which affected by both warm and humid environmental conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":14525,"journal":{"name":"Iranian Journal of Arthropod-borne Diseases","volume":"3 2","pages":"18-21"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2009-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/7b/a5/ijad-3-18.PMC3385534.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"30772098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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