Document Type : Narrative Review
Authors
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Trauma Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Health, Relief and Treatment of the Armed Forces General Staff, Tehran, Iran
3
Infectious Diseases Research Center, Army University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4
Deputy of Health, Medical Education and Biodefense, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Tehran, Iran
10.30491/jcm.2025.238964
Abstract
Background and Aim: The Aedes mosquito transmits dengue, Chikungunya, Zika, and yellow fever, and none of these diseases have an effective vaccine or definitive treatment. More than half of the world's population is at risk of contracting these diseases. The creation of explosive epidemics and the occurrence of highly widespread diseases are among the characteristics of these diseases. In 2024, when this mosquito was observed in some areas of the country, preventive measures were taken with the immediate intervention of the national health forces and the armed forces. The purpose of this study is to report on the health and medical measures taken by the health and medical groups of the armed forces to help prevent and save the lives of exposed individuals and to make suggestions for improving crisis management in current and future conditions.
Methods: The present study was conducted as a retrospective review based on official field reports during 2024, along with a review of the literature and the use of citation databases. First, the actions of the armed forces health centers in this regard were examined, and by reviewing electronic sources, all existing documents and articles related to similar treatment measures in other countries were identified. After a multi-stage screening, 24 documents were finally selected and analyzed after coding.
Results: All measures taken by the Armed Forces health centers regarding diseases transmitted by the Aedes mosquito in providing optimal health and medical services to exposed individuals were identified and presented.
Conclusion: In order to respond appropriately to diseases transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, forecasting, up-to-date and comprehensive planning of the country's health centers, and especially the armed forces, can save lives and improve the health and treatment process. These measures include: pre-occurrence measures, post-occurrence measures, effective vaccine prevention, continuous research efforts, internal and extra-organizational coordination, and interactions, etc.
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