An updated list of mosquito species in Armenia and Transcaucasian region responsible for Dirofilaria transmission: A review.
J Vector Borne Dis
; 60(4): 343-352, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Canine dirofilariasis is a world-wide distributed mosquito-borne helminthiasis that has a potential zoonotic impact. This disease is a serious problem in Southern Caucasus region, including Armenia. Average extensity of Dirofilaria infection in canids in Armenia is 26.9%. At present, 77 mosquito species (Diptera Culicidae) are presumed to have a role in the transmission of dirofilariasis. 80 species of Culicidae family mosquitoes are registered in Southern Caucasus Region, and 31 of them are described in Armenia. The following species of Culicidae can serve as vectors of Dirofilaria spp. in Armenia Aedes vexans, Ae. caspius, Ae. albopictus, Ae. geniculatus, Culex pipiens, Cx. theileri, Cx. modestus, Anopheles maculipennis s.s., An. claviger, An. hyrcanus, An. superpictus, Coquillettidia richardi, Culiseta annulata and Uranotaenia unguiculta. We see a risk of transmission in active foci of dirofilariasis, as well as for human infection in Armenia. Comprehensive research should be conducted on detection of microfilariae in the target mosquito species and in target localities.
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01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aedes
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Culex
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Dirofilariasis
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Culicidae
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Vector Borne Dis
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Armenia