Factors contributing to mosquito-borne disease: A systematic review in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

ABSTRACT: Mosquitoes can carry and spread many diseases caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. All these mosquito-borne diseases (MBD) represent a significant global burden of infectious diseases, including morbidity and mortality. This systematic review delves into the multifaceted factors contributing to the spread of MBD in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Following PRISMA guidelines, we reviewed peer-reviewed English-language observational and experimental studies published between May 1990 and January 2023, focusing on the interaction between population, environmental, disease, and mosquito factors in MBD. The review includes 32 studies (30 articles) that revealed a complex relationship between various risk factors and the presence of MBD. The review distinguishes between ser

SUBMITTER: Al-Manji A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12271808 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature