Title of article :
A prospective study on the seasonal frequencies of insect bites (Diptera: Culicidae and Phlebotominae) and the related environmental and protective method factors in the city of Kashan, central of Iran, 2009
Author/Authors :
Dehghani, Rouhollah kashan university of medical sciences and health services - School of Health - Department of Environmental Health, ايران , Akbari, Hossein kashan university of medical sciences and health services - School of Health - Department of Biostatistics and Public Health, ايران , Vazirianzadeh, Babak ahvaz jundishapur university of medical sciences - School of Medicine, and Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Centre - Department of Medical Mycoparasitology, اهواز, ايران
Abstract :
Objective: The current study was carried out in Kashan, central Iran, to find and interpret the factors which influence the mosquito and sand fly biting on human body. Methodology: In this study five hundred residential houses were selected and checked out to determine the frequencies of mosquito and sand fly biting in the different regions of Kashan. Results: Results of this study showed that 64.6% of the family residents, who took part in this study, were bitten by means of the insects (Culicidae and Phlebotominae insects) over one year. Conclusion: The Diptera insect biting (Culicidae and Phlebotominae) is a multi-factor activity. By knowing these factors we can make plan to reduce the insect population using different tools and methods which are discussed in this study.
Keywords :
Insect bites , Culicidae , Phlebotominae , Kashan , Iran.
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
