Publications by authors named "Amir Hossein Zahirnia"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in mosquitoes in Hamedan, Iran, where the virus is known to circulate but its mosquito vectors are not fully understood.
- Researchers collected a total of 3,243 mosquitoes from different habitats and identified seven WNV-positive pools, mainly in the species Culiseta longiareolata and Culex hortensis, indicating that WNV is actively circulating in the area.
- The findings highlight the need for further research on local WNV transmission dynamics and vector variations across different regions in Iran, providing essential information to shape prevention strategies.
Cutaneous leishmaniasis is one of the most important infectious diseases in eastern Mediterranean countries. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological pattern of cutaneous leishmaniasis across a 10-year period in the Hamadan province. This study was considered necessary due to the lack of new information in recent years on the epidemiology of the disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Leishmania major is a causative agent of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in the center of Iran, Abarkouh district. Molecular characterization and precise incrimination of Leishmania species was carried out to perform controlling measurements and to design treatment programs for zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis.
Methods: All smears isolated from ulcers of suspected patients were examined under a light microscope and graded for amastigotes frequency.
Background: Rodents with a population greater than the entire population of other mammals on earth are the source of economic losses and health conflicts. One of the major health problems with the rodents is their role as reservoir hosts of zoonotic diseases. The aim of this study was to assess the infestation of commensal rodents with ectoparasites in Hamedan City, Western Iran.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMosquito Fauna (Diptera: Culicidae) of Hamedan County, Western Iran.
J Arthropod Borne Dis
December 2014
Background: This study aimed to identify and determine the larval and adult mosquitoes (Culicidae) fauna in Hamedan County, western Iran.
Methods: It was a cross-sectional study which took place in four area of the Hamedan County. Sampling methods for larvae, pupae and adults were dipping, hand catch, night catch and total catch.