Document Type : Review Article
Authors
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Department of Veterinary Sciences, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran
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Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, and Applied Microbiology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Faculty of Management, Tehran Central Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, Bushehr Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bushehr, Iran
Abstract
Mosquitoes are hematophagous carriers for hundreds of pathogenic viruses that are the etiological agents of human diseases. Malaria, Zika fever, chikungunya and dengue fever, etc., are among the diseases that mosquitoes are involved in transmitting. In nature, mosquito-borne viruses maintain a life cycle between mosquitoes and vertebrates. Malaria, transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes, remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding mosquito ecology is crucial for malaria control efforts. Zika fever, associated with severe neurological complications, has emerged as a global concern, primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. Urbanization facilitates the proliferation of Aedes populations, exacerbating viral transmission. Chikungunya, spread by Aedes mosquitoes, has expanded beyond endemic regions due to international travel, causing fever, rash, and joint pain. Dengue fever, caused by dengue viruses transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, witnesses a global resurgence, with climate factors influencing disease transmission dynamics. Effective mosquito control strategies are essential for mitigating the impact of these vector-borne diseases on global health. The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of mosquito-borne diseases on human health and explore strategies for prevention and management.
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