Fast control effect on schistosomiasis of comprehensive measures / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the effect of the fast control scheme of schistosomiasis.Methods The fast control scheme of schistosomiasis was carried out,and the scheme mainly included dusting molluscicide,rapid immunodiagnosis screening and chemotherapy with praziquantel,environment modification,health education,etc.The control effects of the scheme were observed longitudinally.Results There were no infected snails found after the scheme was implemented from 2005 to 2008.The densities of living snails dropped from 1.48 snails/0.1 m~2 in 2004 to 0.71 snails/0.1 m~2 in 2008.The areas with snails dropped from 43.13 hm~2 in 2004 to 33.68 hm~2 in 2008.The infection rates of residents and cattle dropped to 0 in 2008.Conclusion The fast control scheme of schistosomiasis can control schistosomiasis fast.