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Seyed Aghil Jaberhashemi
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Significant decline of malaria incidence in a low socioeconomic area in the southeast of Iran: 10 years field assessment during malaria elimination programme
Although malaria burden and its active foci have sharply declined after the implementation of elimination programme since 2010, it is still considered as a major public health problem in southeast Iran. This d...
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Open AccessRisk factors associated with scabies infestation among primary schoolchildren in a low socio-economic area in southeast of Iran
Scabies is a neglected tropical disease caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei that burrows under the skin. It is a major health problem in tropical areas, largely affecting children. Scabies is common and highly c...
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Open AccessSpecies composition, seasonal abundance and distribution of potential anopheline vectors in a malaria endemic area of Iran: field assessment for malaria elimination
Despite decreases in incidence, malaria remains a major public health challenge in south and southeast Iran, where vector control is considered one of the main strategies for elimination of the disease. The ef...
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Open AccessHousehold knowledge and practices concerning malaria and indoor residual spraying in an endemic area earmarked for malaria elimination in Iran
Indoor residual spraying of insecticide (IRS) is a key intervention for reducing the burden of malaria infection. Effectiveness and success of this strategy are to a considerable extent dependent on knowledge ...
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Open AccessPrevalence of head lice infestation and pediculicidal effect of permethrine shampoo in primary school girls in a low-income area in southeast of Iran
Head lice infestation is a common public health problem that is most prevalent in primary school children throughout the world, especially in develo** countries including different parts of Iran. This study ...
