Analysis of schistosomiasis endemic situation in Yizhou City from 2011 to 2014 / 中国血吸虫病防治杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate the effect of schistosomiasis control in Yizhou City,Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Re?gion,from 2011 to 2014,so as to provide the evidence for formulating the further prevention and control strategy. Methods The schistosomiasis surveillance data were collected and analyzed in Yizhou City from 2011 to 2014. Results From 2011 to 2014,770.38 hm2 was surveyed for the Oncomelania hupensis snails,and two snail infested sites were found,while no infected snails were found. Totally 3 524 residents were tested by ELISA for Schistosoma japonicum infection,and 38 cases were posi?tive. The positive rate of 2013 was significantly higher than those of other three years( χ2 = 15.08,P < 0.05). Totally 432 rats and 28 dogs were dissected and 1 697 cattle were examined by the stool test,but no positive cases were found. Conclusions The indicators of schistosomiasis surveillance are basically stable in Yizhou City.