ABSTRACT
Objective To analyze the distribution status of soil-transmitted nematodes infection for prevention and treatment.Methods The inquiry field test and grade random sampling were emplyed on a group of people naturally selected in Shanxi Province.The people were examined through pathogen test and statistical diagnosis.Results A total of 7 726 people were investigated.Soil-transmitted nematodes infection rate was 18.86%.Ascaris,enterobius,trichuris,and hookworm was 15.87%,11.46%,0.82%,and 0.04% respectively.The intensity of ascaris infection was 97.74%,1.60%,and 0.66% respectively in light,moderate,and serious conditions,and that of trichuris infection was 88.89%,7.41%,and 3.70% respectively in light,moderate,and serious conditions.Conclusions Soil-transmitted nematodes infection rate is lower than that in 1992.Its cases are mainly distributed in rural areas and schools,closely related to education level.Improving water-drinking conditions and personal hygiene is still key to the prevention and control of the infections.