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[Effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control measures with focus on buffalo and sheep removal in Anxiang County].
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Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control [Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi] 2013 Jun; Vol. 25 (3), pp. 291-2, 295. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Objective: To understand the effect of comprehensive schistosomiasis control measures with focus on buffalo and sheep removal in Anxiang City, Dongting Lake area.<br />Methods: The data of buffalo and sheep removal, routine schistosomiasis control measures such as disease detection and treatment, Oncomelania snail survey and control, as well as health education were collected and analyzed in Anxiang County, Hunan Province from 2004 to 2012.<br />Results: The schistosome infection rates of people, domestic animals and snails decreased from 11.23%, 17.06% and 1.07% in 2004 when the comprehensive measures had not been implemented to 0.58%, 0 and 0 in 2012, respectively. The average density of infected snails decreased from 0.003 4 snails/0.1 m2 to 0.<br />Conclusion: The comprehensive control measures with focus on buffalo and sheep removal are significantly effective, and can control the transmission of schistosomiasis in marshland and lake regions.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Buffaloes
Cattle
Cattle Diseases epidemiology
Cattle Diseases parasitology
China
Disease Reservoirs parasitology
Humans
Male
Schistosoma isolation & purification
Schistosoma physiology
Schistosomiasis epidemiology
Schistosomiasis parasitology
Sheep
Sheep Diseases epidemiology
Sheep Diseases parasitology
Snails parasitology
Cattle Diseases prevention & control
Communicable Disease Control methods
Schistosomiasis prevention & control
Schistosomiasis veterinary
Sheep Diseases prevention & control
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Details
- Language :
- Chinese
- ISSN :
- 1005-6661
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24024452