The Role of Molecular Techniques on Malaria Control and Elimination Programs in Iran: A Review Article.

Saber Gholizadeh, Nazanin Naseri Karimi, Sedigheh Zakeri, Navid Dinparast Djadid

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Review in Iranian journal of parasitology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Saber GholizadehCellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

Nazanin Naseri KarimiCellular and Molecular Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.

Sedigheh ZakeriMalaria and Vector Research Group (MVRG), Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.

Navid Dinparast DjadidMalaria and Vector Research Group (MVRG), Biotechnology Research Center (BRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.

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Abstract

backgroundThe aim of this review was to describe the application of molecular methods in epidemiological aspects of malaria vectors, parasites, and human hosts in Iran and their critical role in malaria control and elimination programs.

methodsMedline, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar databases were searched systematically for original published papers on PCR, the molecular identification of malaria vectors, the molecular epidemiology of malaria, insecticide resistance, and drug-resistant parasites, in Iran. In total, 51 studies on molecular entomology and 36 studies on molecular parasitology of malaria and three on human host were selected.

resultsMolecular methods are essential for improving the detection of malaria infection and monitoring antimalarial drugs and insecticide resistance in malaria elimination settings such as Iran.

conclusionThe application of molecular methods may be of particular interest for malaria control/elimination programs, for monitoring progress towards malaria elimination, and for optimal orientation of program activities.

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ControlEliminationIranMalariaMolecular methods

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PMCPMC6068378

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