ANALYSIS OF EPIDEMIC CHANGES IN THE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL OBSERVATION POINTS OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN HUBEI PROVINCE FROM 1990 TO 1998
- VernacularTitle:1990-1998年湖北省血吸虫病流行病学观测点疫情分析
- Author:
Shunxiang CAI
;
Yuhai DAI
;
Xibao HUANG
;
Xingjian XU
;
Fenghua WEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Observation point;
Schistosomiasis;
Monitoring
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
1989;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To master the trend of schistosomiasis epidemic by means of established observation points and give the scientific reference for the control decision making henceforth. Methods Three villages of schistosomiasis with highly prevalence in Hubei Province were selected as observation points, and their epidemiological status were observed from 1990-1998. Results The schistosomiasis prevalence was considerably decreasing in the 3 villages, from high epidemic areas into medium or light areas. Conclusion It is a right tactic to use the selective population chemotherapy and control snail in high transmission areas of schistosomiasis in high epidemic areas.
