[Strategy of solidification and surveillance for schistosomiasis in transmission-interrupted provinces in China]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2011 Feb;23(1):18-21, 31.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

In schistosomiasis transmission-interrupted provinces in China, the endogenous source of infection has been basically cleared, and the exogenous source of infection is considered as a major threat. The residual snail area has been increasing in different degrees, and imported snails are regarded as a potential risk. So the possibility of schistosomiasis recrudescence still remains. According to the endemic characteristics, the integrated solidification strategy with emphasis on control of residual snails and imported cases should be taken in the future.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • China / epidemiology
  • Disease Reservoirs / parasitology
  • Endemic Diseases / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Introduced Species
  • Population Surveillance / methods*
  • Risk Factors
  • Schistosoma / physiology
  • Schistosomiasis / epidemiology*
  • Schistosomiasis / prevention & control*
  • Schistosomiasis / transmission
  • Snails / parasitology*