Impact of the Three Gorges Dam Construction on Transmission of Schistosomiasis in the Reservoir Area / 中国寄生虫学与寄生虫病杂志

ABSTRACT

Possible impact of ecological and social environmental changes due to the construction of the Three Gorges Dam on the transmission of schistosomiasis draws great attention of the health authority and publics. This article reviews the situation and progress of research on schistosomiasis transmission in reservoir area from three aspects: the possibility of snail spreading and breeding, imported infection sources and social behavioral factors of the people.