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ArticleArchives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique2025

Detection of invasive Aedes mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae): a crucial alert for public health in Northwest of Iran.

Madineh Abbasi, Saideh Yousefi, Simin Khayatzadeh, Sahar Azarmi, Fatemeh Normandipour

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Article in Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Madineh AbbasiInfectious and Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Sina Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. abbasi627@gmail.com.
Saideh YousefiStudent Research Committee, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran. saidehyousefi7@gmail.com.
Simin KhayatzadehProvince Health Centre, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Sahar AzarmiUniversity of Utah, University of Utah, Salt Lake, Utah, USA.
Fatemeh NormandipourStudent Research Committee, Sirjan School of Medical Sciences, Sirjan, Iran.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates the efficiency of entomological surveillance programs in East Azerbaijan Province, focusing on Points of Entry (PoEs) along the Aras River, for the early detection of invasive Aedes. Given the increasing risk of dengue fever due to the presence of Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti in neighboring regions, the research aims to assess the distribution of these mosquitoes and other potential vectors.

methodsA longitudinal study was conducted from April 2021 to August 2024 in high-risk regions of East Azerbaijan, northwestern Iran. Data collection involved biweekly surveillance at PoEs using ovitraps, larval surveys, and human-baited traps, with evaluations were expanded in July and August 2024 to address increased transportation activity at strategic locations outside the established surveillance program. Data were analyzed to identify population patterns and enhance understanding of mosquito dynamics in the region.

resultsDuring a four-year entomological surveillance study, 22,553 mosquito specimens (Family: Culicidae) were collected, with 79% (N = 17,803) from PoEs and the remaining (N = 4,750) belonged to other areas. In PoEs, five species were identified and Culex pipiens was the predominant species (89%). Mosquito populations showed significant variation in abundance, peaking in July and August. In non-PoE locations, 14 species were collected during the study period, including the first detection of Ae. albopictus in East Azerbaijan Province. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionThis study highlights the critical role of mosquito surveillance in detecting and managing invasive species. The dominance of Cx. pipiens and the presence of Ae. albopictus raise concerns about the transmission of arboviruses in the region. Therefore, effective measures for monitoring and controlling mosquito populations are crucial for preventing disease outbreaks in the region.

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Aedes albopictusAras RiverDengue feverEntomological surveillanceIran

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PMCPMC12664251

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