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[Analysis of schistosomiasis endemic status of national surveillance sites in Yunnan Province, 2016]

Authors :
Shen, Mei-Fen
Dong, Yi
Zhang, Yun
Feng, Xi-Guang
Wang, Li-Fang
Wu, Ming-Shou
Xiong, Meng-Tao
Sun, Jia-Yu
Source :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control. 29(6)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

To master the prevalence status of schistosomiasis in Yunnan Province in 2016, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the control strategy and intervention measures.The schistosomiasis heavy-endemic villages were selected from each of 18 endemic counties as the survey sites. Then, the serological and etiological tests were carried out in the local residents and floating population, and the infection status of the livestock, field feces andThe serum positive rate of schistosomiasis of local residents was 8.78% and the serum positive rate was 2.26% of floating population. No schistosome eggs were found in the stool examinations in the population. The area with snails was 80.054 6 hmThe schistosomiasis epidemic situation is stabilized in Yunnan Province in 2016. However, the area with snails and the number of living snails are increasing, and therefore, the schistosomiasis epidemic risk still exists. So, the comprehensive control measures should be strengthened continuously.

Details

ISSN :
10056661
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
Accession number :
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