Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control
Dengue fever, an arboviral disease primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant public health concern globally. Key vectors, such as Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Aedes cinereus, are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting over 140 countries. These s...
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| description | Dengue fever, an arboviral disease primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant public health concern globally. Key vectors, such as Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Aedes cinereus, are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting over 140 countries. These species are also found in Iran, particularly in the southern, southeastern, and northern regions.
Diagnosing dengue fever presents challenges, including differentiating it from other febrile illnesses and recognizing early warning signs of severe dengue. Symptoms typically include acute fever, warning signs of severe illness, and potential complications. The clinical progression of dengue includes three phases: the febrile phase, critical phase, and recovery phase. A comprehensive understanding of clinical manifestations, prognostic indicators, diagnostic algorithms, and laboratory methods is crucial for accurate diagnosis, risk assessment, and effective disease management. Given the absence of specific antiviral treatments or vaccines for dengue, supportive care and symptomatic treatment remain essential.
This narrative review discusses the management of dengue fever, focusing on supportive care, fluid management, antipyretic and analgesic medications, and antiviral treatments. Additionally, it reviews potential future treatment strategies and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention in improving patient outcomes. The study also explores immunological targets, vaccine platforms, clinical trials, and future prospects for dengue vaccination. Furthermore, it presents prevention strategies targeting Aedes mosquitoes and outlines the challenges that lie ahead.
By adopting a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, we can pave the way for advancements in the prevention and control of dengue fever related to Aedes mosquito transmission. Continued research efforts, innovative collaborations, and public health training are vital to combat dengue fever and reduce its burden on affected populations worldwide. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-065ee20764e148c99eac4d396c04da6a2025-08-20T02:51:20ZfasKashan University of Medical Sciencesمجله علوم پزشکی فیض (پیوسته)3060-58063060-58142024-08-01283324334Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and controlReza Hosseiniara0Vahid Mohammadi-Shahrokhi1Sadegh Zarei2Rouhullah Dehghani3 Biochemistry and Nutrition in Metabolic Diseases Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran Social Determinants of Health (SDH) Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran Dengue fever, an arboviral disease primarily transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, poses a significant public health concern globally. Key vectors, such as Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Aedes cinereus, are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, affecting over 140 countries. These species are also found in Iran, particularly in the southern, southeastern, and northern regions. Diagnosing dengue fever presents challenges, including differentiating it from other febrile illnesses and recognizing early warning signs of severe dengue. Symptoms typically include acute fever, warning signs of severe illness, and potential complications. The clinical progression of dengue includes three phases: the febrile phase, critical phase, and recovery phase. A comprehensive understanding of clinical manifestations, prognostic indicators, diagnostic algorithms, and laboratory methods is crucial for accurate diagnosis, risk assessment, and effective disease management. Given the absence of specific antiviral treatments or vaccines for dengue, supportive care and symptomatic treatment remain essential. This narrative review discusses the management of dengue fever, focusing on supportive care, fluid management, antipyretic and analgesic medications, and antiviral treatments. Additionally, it reviews potential future treatment strategies and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and prompt medical intervention in improving patient outcomes. The study also explores immunological targets, vaccine platforms, clinical trials, and future prospects for dengue vaccination. Furthermore, it presents prevention strategies targeting Aedes mosquitoes and outlines the challenges that lie ahead. By adopting a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach, we can pave the way for advancements in the prevention and control of dengue fever related to Aedes mosquito transmission. Continued research efforts, innovative collaborations, and public health training are vital to combat dengue fever and reduce its burden on affected populations worldwide.http://feyz.kaums.ac.ir/article-1-5216-en.pdfaedes mosquitodengue feverdengue virusiran |
| spellingShingle | Reza Hosseiniara Vahid Mohammadi-Shahrokhi Sadegh Zarei Rouhullah Dehghani Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control مجله علوم پزشکی فیض (پیوسته) aedes mosquito dengue fever dengue virus iran |
| title | Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control |
| title_full | Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control |
| title_fullStr | Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control |
| title_short | Aedes mosquito and dengue fever in Iran and worldwide: medical significance, prevention, and control |
| title_sort | aedes mosquito and dengue fever in iran and worldwide medical significance prevention and control |
| topic | aedes mosquito dengue fever dengue virus iran |
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