Objective:To analyze and review the overall seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii) infection in cattle from Iran.Methods:In the current study,data collection(published and unpublished papers,abstracts of n...Objective:To analyze and review the overall seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii) infection in cattle from Iran.Methods:In the current study,data collection(published and unpublished papers,abstracts of national scientific congresses and dissertations) using particular terms was carried out systematically on the following electronic databases like PubMed,Google Scholar,Ebsco,Science Direct,Scopus,Magiran,Irandoc,IranMedex and SID(Scientific Information Database).Results:A total of 22 studies since 1983 to 2012 reporting the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in cattle from different regions of Iran met our eligibility criteria.The pooled proportion of toxoplasmosis,using random effect model,among cattle in Iran from over the 30-year period was estimated 18.1%(95%CI:9.9%to 28.2%).Conclusions:This study firstly establishes a crude seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma infection in cattle which can lead us to understand the condition of eattle toxoplasmosis,which have to take into accounted fur an appropriate and effective prevention and controls.Secondly,it compares and discusses elaborately the role of risk factors including sex,age and breed in the epidemiology of the disease.Thus,it determines gaps and drawbacks in the prior studies which are greatly useful to design more accurate investigations in the future.展开更多
Objective:To survey the prevalence of cattle ticks in Nur County and prepare a list of tick fauna in this district.Methods:This investigation was carried out on 150 head of cattle ticks of rural areas of Nur city whic...Objective:To survey the prevalence of cattle ticks in Nur County and prepare a list of tick fauna in this district.Methods:This investigation was carried out on 150 head of cattle ticks of rural areas of Nur city which is located in Mazandaran province during spring and summer seasons of 2011.The collected ticks were identified using light microscope and available systematic keys.Results:A total number of 1563 ticks were isolated from examined cattle and their genus and numbers including:lxodes ricinus 51%(111 male and 691 female)and Boophilus annulatus 49%(83male and 678 female),respectively.Conclusions:Results of the current investigation indicate the presence of two species of acarine ectoparasites which have potential health risk lxodes ricinus and Boophilus annulatus.More studies are required to increase our data concerning ticks and other ectopreasites of ruminants in other areas of Mazandaran province and should be noted to their ability in transmission of infectious agents.展开更多
The authors report a case of human dermal complications by Ctenocephalides fills felis(cat flea)in a 28 years old woman who dwell in rural area in Mazandaran province,Iran.Furthermore,in the current report clinical ma...The authors report a case of human dermal complications by Ctenocephalides fills felis(cat flea)in a 28 years old woman who dwell in rural area in Mazandaran province,Iran.Furthermore,in the current report clinical manifestations,etiology and different aspects of infestation were discussed elaborately.And the importance of controlling fleas was highlighted as well.展开更多
Objective:To determine the infection of Aphanius dispar(A.dispar)by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis(I.multifiliis)in Iran.Methods:A total of 97(22 males and 75 females)individuals were collected using dip net from Mehran...Objective:To determine the infection of Aphanius dispar(A.dispar)by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis(I.multifiliis)in Iran.Methods:A total of 97(22 males and 75 females)individuals were collected using dip net from Mehran River,Hormuzgan Province,South of Iran in January 2008.Total length,standard length and weight of the collected specimens were measured to using vernier caliper.Whole body of fish was examined macroscopically for the presence of any blister.For the detection of Ichthyophthirius,the mucus was scraped gently from skin onto a micro slide and stained by Azo-carmine.Prevalence,intensity and abundance of parasite were analyzed.Results:In this study 50(51.55%)specimens including 12 males and 38 females were found infected with I.multifiliis which is an obligate protozoan parasite of freshwater fishes with a direct life cycle and it causes weight loss and mortality in fishes.The infection is known as ichthyophthiriasis or white spot disease,one of the most serious diseases in freshwater fishes.Prevalence,intensity and abundance of parasite in female and male fishes were 50.67%,29.26,14.83 and 54.55%,18 and 9.82,respectively.No sex preference and predilection of body site as microhabitats for this parasite in A.dispar,as well as in three length groups of fish standard length ranging 18-23 mm,23-28 mm and 28-34 mm.However,prevalence and abundance are significantly increased in larger fish than smaller one.Conclusions:This is the first report of I.multifiliis(Fouquet,1876)from A.dispar in Iran and this fish is considered as a new host for the parasite.展开更多
Objective:To determine the infesation of Aphanius sophiae(A.sophiae)with ectoparasite for the first time from Iran as a little attention has been paid to parasitic infection of A.sophiae which is an native species fou...Objective:To determine the infesation of Aphanius sophiae(A.sophiae)with ectoparasite for the first time from Iran as a little attention has been paid to parasitic infection of A.sophiae which is an native species found in the endorheic Kor River Basin,Fars Province,Southern Iran.Methods:A total of 70 A.sophiae(35 males and 35 females)were collected using dip net in May 2010 from Ghadamgah Spring-stream,Southern Iran.After fixation,the external surface of each fish was examined for ectoparasite through stereomicroscope.Results:Out of 70 fish specimens,two females(2.86%)were infected with three Lernaea spp.copepod or anchor worm.The ectoparasite prevalence rate,intensity and abundance were estimated 2.860,1.500 and 0.043 respectively.Conclusion:This study reports infestation of A.sophiae by Lernaea spp.for the first time in Iran.Further parasitological investigations are required to determine ectoparasites of A.sophiae in different parts of Iran due to its importance and numerous epizootics occurring among the most important farmed fish in various parts of the world.展开更多
基金financial support from Deputy of Research Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences,Sari.Iran.(Grant number:92-463)
文摘Objective:To analyze and review the overall seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma gondii(T.gondii) infection in cattle from Iran.Methods:In the current study,data collection(published and unpublished papers,abstracts of national scientific congresses and dissertations) using particular terms was carried out systematically on the following electronic databases like PubMed,Google Scholar,Ebsco,Science Direct,Scopus,Magiran,Irandoc,IranMedex and SID(Scientific Information Database).Results:A total of 22 studies since 1983 to 2012 reporting the seroprevalence of toxoplasmosis in cattle from different regions of Iran met our eligibility criteria.The pooled proportion of toxoplasmosis,using random effect model,among cattle in Iran from over the 30-year period was estimated 18.1%(95%CI:9.9%to 28.2%).Conclusions:This study firstly establishes a crude seroprevalence rate of Toxoplasma infection in cattle which can lead us to understand the condition of eattle toxoplasmosis,which have to take into accounted fur an appropriate and effective prevention and controls.Secondly,it compares and discusses elaborately the role of risk factors including sex,age and breed in the epidemiology of the disease.Thus,it determines gaps and drawbacks in the prior studies which are greatly useful to design more accurate investigations in the future.
基金Supported by the Young Researchers Club,Islamic Azad University,Babol Branch(Grant No.BPJ1391)
文摘Objective:To survey the prevalence of cattle ticks in Nur County and prepare a list of tick fauna in this district.Methods:This investigation was carried out on 150 head of cattle ticks of rural areas of Nur city which is located in Mazandaran province during spring and summer seasons of 2011.The collected ticks were identified using light microscope and available systematic keys.Results:A total number of 1563 ticks were isolated from examined cattle and their genus and numbers including:lxodes ricinus 51%(111 male and 691 female)and Boophilus annulatus 49%(83male and 678 female),respectively.Conclusions:Results of the current investigation indicate the presence of two species of acarine ectoparasites which have potential health risk lxodes ricinus and Boophilus annulatus.More studies are required to increase our data concerning ticks and other ectopreasites of ruminants in other areas of Mazandaran province and should be noted to their ability in transmission of infectious agents.
基金Supported by the Young Researchers Club,Islamic Azad University,Babol Branch,Iran(Grant NO.:BPJ1392)
文摘The authors report a case of human dermal complications by Ctenocephalides fills felis(cat flea)in a 28 years old woman who dwell in rural area in Mazandaran province,Iran.Furthermore,in the current report clinical manifestations,etiology and different aspects of infestation were discussed elaborately.And the importance of controlling fleas was highlighted as well.
基金Supported by the Young Researchers Club,Islamic Azad University,Babol Branch.,(Grant NO.:BPJ1388).
文摘Objective:To determine the infection of Aphanius dispar(A.dispar)by Ichthyophthirius multifiliis(I.multifiliis)in Iran.Methods:A total of 97(22 males and 75 females)individuals were collected using dip net from Mehran River,Hormuzgan Province,South of Iran in January 2008.Total length,standard length and weight of the collected specimens were measured to using vernier caliper.Whole body of fish was examined macroscopically for the presence of any blister.For the detection of Ichthyophthirius,the mucus was scraped gently from skin onto a micro slide and stained by Azo-carmine.Prevalence,intensity and abundance of parasite were analyzed.Results:In this study 50(51.55%)specimens including 12 males and 38 females were found infected with I.multifiliis which is an obligate protozoan parasite of freshwater fishes with a direct life cycle and it causes weight loss and mortality in fishes.The infection is known as ichthyophthiriasis or white spot disease,one of the most serious diseases in freshwater fishes.Prevalence,intensity and abundance of parasite in female and male fishes were 50.67%,29.26,14.83 and 54.55%,18 and 9.82,respectively.No sex preference and predilection of body site as microhabitats for this parasite in A.dispar,as well as in three length groups of fish standard length ranging 18-23 mm,23-28 mm and 28-34 mm.However,prevalence and abundance are significantly increased in larger fish than smaller one.Conclusions:This is the first report of I.multifiliis(Fouquet,1876)from A.dispar in Iran and this fish is considered as a new host for the parasite.
基金Supported by the DAAD(Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst).
文摘Objective:To determine the infesation of Aphanius sophiae(A.sophiae)with ectoparasite for the first time from Iran as a little attention has been paid to parasitic infection of A.sophiae which is an native species found in the endorheic Kor River Basin,Fars Province,Southern Iran.Methods:A total of 70 A.sophiae(35 males and 35 females)were collected using dip net in May 2010 from Ghadamgah Spring-stream,Southern Iran.After fixation,the external surface of each fish was examined for ectoparasite through stereomicroscope.Results:Out of 70 fish specimens,two females(2.86%)were infected with three Lernaea spp.copepod or anchor worm.The ectoparasite prevalence rate,intensity and abundance were estimated 2.860,1.500 and 0.043 respectively.Conclusion:This study reports infestation of A.sophiae by Lernaea spp.for the first time in Iran.Further parasitological investigations are required to determine ectoparasites of A.sophiae in different parts of Iran due to its importance and numerous epizootics occurring among the most important farmed fish in various parts of the world.
