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Aim: This study was conducted to discuss the mosquito fauna, breeding sites and its habitat during January 2017 to May 2018 at Salfit district (Northwestern West Bank). Study Design: A cross-sectional study Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in West Bank -Salfit District to collect mosquito larvae from January 2017 to May 2018. Results: Six species of the family Culicidae were collected belonging to four genera (Anopheles claviger, Aedes albopictus, Culex pipiens, Culex perexiguus, Culex laticinictus and Culiseta longiareolata) were recorded from Salfit District. Cu. longiareolata, Cx. laticinictus and Cx. pipiens were the most collected species. Anopheles claviger was reported for the first time from Salfit District. Limitations of the Study: The study discussed the fauna of mosquito breeding sites and larvae habitats at Salfit District during 2017-2018. Larval habitats were recognised visually and some of the other factors not tested (PH, temperature, turbidity of water and percentage of water pollution). Conclusion: The results show the occurrence of six species in the Salfit District during the study period (2017-2018). Three of them are known to be considered as a vector for viral diseases (e.g. West Nile virus). Further studies are needed to address the systematics, ecology, biology and habitat preference of these species.
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Aim: This study confirmed the establishment of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse, 1894) and provided information about its distribution during the period of July to October 2012 in Salfit district (Northwestern West Bank). Study Design: A cross- sectional study. Methods: A cross- sectional survey was conducted in West Bank - Salfit district to collect larvae and adults of the Aedes albopictus from two localities in Salfit district during the period of July to October 2012. Results: Adult Aedes albopictus were collected from outdoor sites of different habitats in two localities in Salfit district (Mas-ha and AZ-Zawia locality) and different immature stages (larvae and pupae) were found in Salfit district (Mas-ha locality). Limitations of Study: The study discussed the presence of Ae. albopictus in two localities in salfit district and data about other species of mosquito were neglegted in the study. Conclusion: The results show that adults and larvae were found confirming the establishment of the species in the area. More studies are needed to understand the ecology and biology of Aedes albopictus and its distribution in Salfit district and its possibility of transmitting viral diseases.
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Aim: This study was conducted in order to provide information and evaluate the epidemiology of cutaneous leishmaniasis, incidence, geographical distribution and clinical spectrum of the disease for the period 2001- 2010 in Salfit district (Northwestern West Bank). Study Design: A retrospective study. Methods: Fifty patients with positive cutaneous leishmaniasis (23 males and 27 females) in Salfit district were recorded in Salfit Primary Health Care Center from 2001 to 2010. Results: The results show that the incidence of disease increased from 0.2 in 2001to 2.5 per 10000 person in 2010 and the disease distributed in 13 localities in Salfit district with more prevalence in Der ballut locality (24%). According to the history of CL medical reports which consist of time of the emersion of signs, the time of seeking of medical care taking in to consideration the incubation period for the leishmania parasite in cases, the results show that the frequency of main infection period took place during March. The disease affects both males and females in different age groups with more prevalence of cases occurred in patients ages 6-21 years (36.0%). The lesions were commonly single and nodules (60.5%), (54%) respectively and more prevalence in upper limbs (48%) especially in females (30.2%) and the duration of treatment of CL infection with sodium stibugluconate (pentostam) took mainly form 1-20 days. Limitations of Study: This was a retrospective study to evaluate the epidemiology of 50 positive CL cases in Salfit district recorded at Salfit Primary Health Care center (SPHC) for the period 2001 to 2010 and The data recorded at (SPHC) did not include the Suspected CL cases or species of Leishmaina parasite and possible species of vector and reservoir. Conclusion: The results show that CL is increasing in number year by year and spread over the localities in salfit district and become endemic area, so more studies are needed to determine the vectors and reservoirs as well as species of leishmania to help the decision makers put suitable strategies to control the disease.