Epidemic situation of acute schistosomiasis in Jingzhou City, 2004 -2008
- VernacularTitle:2004~2008年荆州市急性血吸虫病疫情
- Author:
Zhengyin FU
;
Juan DONG
;
Meizhi YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Acute schistosomiasis;
Epidemic situation;
Jingzhou City
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2009;21(6):490,495-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The data of 162 cases with acute schistosomiasis in Jingzhou City from 2004 to 2008 was analyzed, and the resultsshowed that the endemic situation of acute schistosomiasis decreased year by year, and the children aged 5-14 years were themain infection population, and swimming and playing in water was the main infection mode. It is suggested that health educationfor residents especially students should be strengthened to improve their conscious for disease prevention.