A report of two schistosomiasis endemic municipalities in northwestern Leyte

ABSTRACT

The results of the schistosomiasis survey in Matag-ob and Villaba of Northwestern Leyte showed 78 school children out of the 385 examined to be positive for S. japonicum ova in their stools. Snail surveys revealed the presence of O. quadrasi which were naturally infected with S. japonicum cercariae. The endemicity of schistosomiasis japonica in these places is therefore established. Treatment of cases, intensive environmental sanitation and health education work are being carried out by the Provincial Health Office and Rural Health Units of these two Municipalities. (Author)