Ecological Aspects of the Predominant Species of Phlebotominae Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Hamadan, Iran
| Author | Somayeh Rafatbakhsh-Iran | en |
| Author | Aref Salehzadeh | en |
| Author | Mansour Nazari | en |
| Author | Amir Hosein Zahirnia | en |
| Author | Behroz Davari | en |
| Author | Milad Latifi | en |
| Author | Parisa Chamanpara | en |
| Issued Date | 2016-02-29 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Leishmaniases are important diseases in many parts of the world, which are transmitted by bites of sand flies. Objectives: This study aimed at investigating some ecological aspects of sand flies in Hamadan. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, sand flies were collected weekly by sticky traps. Results: For this study, 3305 sand flies were collected and identified during 2013. Sand flies active season began from May till October in Hamadan. The greatest activity occurring between 08:00 pm till 12:00 pm. Conclusions: In order to avoid the possible transmission of diseases and reduction of harassments of sand flies, especially in the period of greatest activity, personal protection is recommended. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/zjrms-5994 | en |
| Keyword | Ecology | en |
| Keyword | Phlebotminae Sand Flies | en |
| Keyword | Leishmaniasis | en |
| Keyword | Iran | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Ecological Aspects of the Predominant Species of Phlebotominae Sand Flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) in Hamadan, Iran | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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