A A Hanafi-Bojd, H Vatandoost, M A Oshaghi, Z Charrahy, A A Haghdoost, M M Sedaghat, F Abedi, M Soltani, A Raeisi
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Malaria is the most important mosquito-borne disease in Iran. It is endemic in south to southeastern part of the country. Knowledge about bio-ecology of vectors will support authorities for appropriate management of the disease. Bashagard district is one of the main endemic areas for malaria in south of Iran. This study was conducted to determine anopheline fauna, diversity and affinity in the area, characterization of larval habitats, and mapping their potential distribution across the district...
June 2012: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases