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International Conference on Vector Borne Diseases-Combat and Control

The Report of International Conference on Vector Borne Diseases-Combat and Control by Dr.Mohammad Reza Yaghoobi-Ershadi

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306-0114-0016

Created Date : Saturday, February 01, 2014 14:40:37Update Date : Sunday, February 09, 2014 15:21:36IP Address : 194.225.57.25
Submit Date : Sunday, February 09, 2014 15:23:54Email : yaghoobi.reza@gmail.com

Personal Information

Name :	Mohammad Reza
Surname :	Yaghoobi-Ershadi
School/Research center :	School of Public Health
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Possition :	Professor
Tel :	+9-821-42933114
E-mail :	yaghoobi.reza@gmail.com

Information of Congress

Title of the Congress :	International Conference on Vector Borne Diseases-Combat and Control
Title of your Abstract :	What is the Most Frequent Vector-Borne Human Infection in Iran?
country :	India
From :	Wednesday, January 22, 2014
To :	Thursday, January 23, 2014
Abstract(Please copy/paste the abstract send to the congress) :	What is the Most Frequent Vector- Borne Human Infection in Iran? M.R.Yaghoobi-Ershadi Department of Medical Entomology & Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran E-mail: yaghoobi.reza@gmail.com yaghoobia@tums.ac.ir Vector- borne diseases comprise more than 60% of all human infections in tropical and subtropical regions of Iran. During the past three decades a rapid increase in incidence and geographical spread of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) has taken place and it is a serious public health problem at present. There are at least 44 species of sand flies (26 of genus Phlebotomus and 18 of genus Sergentomyia) in the country. Natural promastigote infections have been repeatedly found in 13 species of sand flies and modern molecular techniques are used routinely to characterize Leishmania parasite isolates from endemic areas of cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic in two forms, Anthroponotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ACL) and Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL). About 20,000 cases of leishmaniasis(including ACL, ZCL and Zoonotic Visceral Leishmaniasis) are reported annually but the real figures are 4-5 folds. Anthroponotic cutaneous leishmaniasis is still a neglected tropical disease in many parts of the country. It was greatly reduced in many foci by malaria control measures but many foci remained active in some large and medium sized cities such as Tehran, Mashhad, Neishabur and Sabzevar in the north-east, Shiraz in the south, Kerman and Bam in the south-east, Yazd, Kashan and parts of the city of Esfahan in the central region. The parasite is Leishmania tropica and the vector is supposed to be Phlebotomus( Paraphlebotomus) sergenti . The main reservoir host is human but dogs have a role as animal reservoir host. Zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic and highly prevalent in many rural areas of 17 out of 31 provinces and still is a great health problem. About 80% of leishmaniasis cases reported in the country are of ZCL form. Rhombomys opimus,the great gerbil,is the main animal reservoir in foci in the north-east and central part of the country, Meriones libycus, the Libyan jird, is considered the principal host in some parts of central and south of the country. Tatera indica, the Indian gerbil, is the main reservoir host in the south-east and Meriones hurrianae, the desert gerbil, is the reservoir in southeastern part of Iranian Baluchestan, neighboring Pakistan. Phlebotomus papatasi , the most prevalent species among Phlebotomus genus, is the only known vector. The main measures for disease control are: Strengthen leishmaniasis surveillance system, establishing standard diagnosis and treatment centers in endemic areas, educational programs for different social levels, rodent control, sanitation, vector control, using impregnated bed nets and curtains with Pyrethroides, leishmanization of soldiers just during war, international coordination with related organizations and Institutions.
Keywords of your Abstract :	Vector Borne Diseases, Leishmaniasis ,Sand fly, Reservoirs,Epidemiology,Iran
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The presentation :	Oral
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The Congress Reporting Form

How many volunteers were present at the Congress? :	about 300 participants
Delegates from which countries presented in the congress? :	India,Iran,USA,Australia,Singapore,Poland,Bangladesh,Nepal
Were the delegates of any other organizations present in the congress? :	Yes
If yes, please write the names of the organizations in the box :	World Health Organization
What were the responses to your talking points? Were specific questions or concerns raised? :	I presented my speech in detail, nobody asked any questions and the Principal of the University told me: It was a very comprehensive and nice presentation.
If you met staff members, please list their full names & positions. :	Prof.S.Dawood Sharief,Principal of The New College,India Dr.K. Krishnamoorthy,Scientist,Vector Control Research Center,WHO Dr.Sultan Ahmed Ismail,Manager Director,Ecoscience,India Dr.Patrick L.Sutton,Epidemiologist,USA Dr.Naveen Samuel sing,Associate Professor,India Dr.Alex Eapen,National Institute of Malaria Research,India Dr.D.Tembo,Scientist,Australia Dr.Amtuz Zehra,Assistant Professor,India
Please inform us if there are any follow up actions we need to talk with the members of the congress :	Many Indian Scientists have got very good experience on Mosquito Borne Diseases and their control because Malaria, Dengue Fever,Filariasis ,Chichungonia are major health problems in India so it will be a good chance for our university to have a close collaboration with them. Specially in the field of Dengue fever,Malaria and their vectors. There is also a good chance for our Ph.D students to apply for a 6 month sabbatical on this field.There is also very experienced professors at the University of Madras in the field of Parasitology,Entomology,Immunology and Vector Control. The very famous World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Integrated methods of Vector Control is located in Pondicherry about 200 Km, far from Chennai,India with experienced staff and professors.
Your experiences about the travel processes(Providing ticket, accommodation,...) :	-It took about 2 months to get visa from Indian Embassy in Tehran and it had a long process. -There was not a direct flight from Tehran to India on 20 January 2014 so I had to buy a ticket from the UAE Airline . -In case of accomodation,unfortunately it was expensive in Chennai and I had to stay at Raj Park hotel which was nearby the Congress venue
Please give a briefing of your own observations and outcomes of the congress: :	It seems that,Indian colleagues had organized the congress timely because the topic of World Health organization for the Health Day which is on 7th of April 2014 is exactly on the importance of Vector Borne Diseases and the slogan is; Small craetures,Big Threats!. I think it was indeed an enoromous pleasure for me to attend at this congress. They had excellent facilities. I found the members of organizers extremely welcoming and helpful,the organization was exceptionally good. Actually it was fantastic,memorable event, both the Scientific and the social programs were great.

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