Human malaria is still one of the most important vectorborne
health challenges particularly in the oriental parts
of Iran, though it may be on the verge of elimination. It is
transmitted by mosquitoes which serve as infectious vectors of several other important potentially-fatal human parasitic
diseases such as filariasis, dengue hemorrhagic fever and
Japanese encephalitis.These are major public health problems in most Asian and African countries because of their tropical or subtropical climates.