Measures and effectiveness of comprehensive schistosomiasis control along Xinglong River in Qianjiang City / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the effect of comprehensive control of schistosomiasis along the Xinglong River in Qianji?ang City so as to provide the evidence for improving schistosomiasis control. Methods The comprehensive control measures including infection source control and Oncomelania hupensis snail eradication were surveyed along the Xinglong River in Qianji?ang City. Results The prevalence of schistosomiasis was under control that was the human and cattle infection rates decreased by 53.77%and 100%respectively the snail area decreased by 26.9% the mean density of living snails decreased by 25.5%and no infected snails was found. Conclusions The comprehensive control measures along the Xinglong River are effective and the management and surveillance of snail environments still should be strengthened.