Impact of Irrigation System on Malaria Transmission in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: Open Journal of Tropical Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Jazan Region, in the Southwestern Saudi Arabia is known as the mostly affected region with malaria. Malaria occurs at hypo-to hyperendimic level where P. falciparum is the commonest parasite and An. arabiensis is the principal vector. Different types of crop irrigation systems were often blamed for aggravating the health risks of local communities. Reservoirs, irrigation canals, and dams are closely ssociated with vector-borne parasitic diseases. Thus, seasonal transmission period of a disease such as malaria may be extended as a result of these irrigation systems. The present study is meant to investigate vector breeding and transmission sites associated with the irrigation system in Jazan area for malaria through vector sampling and direct observation.
Authors and Affiliations
Omar Abdiasiis Ismael, Alzahrani Mohammed Hassan, McCall Philip, Hassan Amir, Abdoon Abdelmohsin Mohammed
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