Analysis of schistosomiasis endemic situation in Yunnan Province from 2009 to 2012
- VernacularTitle:2009-2012年云南省血吸虫病疫情分析
- Author:
Yun ZHANG
;
Xiguang FENG
;
Yi DONG
;
Mingshou WU
;
Mengtao XIONG
;
Zongti SHAO
;
Jiayu SUN
;
Jing SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Endemic situation;
Yunnan Province
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2014;(1):6-8,21
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effect of schistosomiasis control in Yunnan Province since achieving the transmission control standards,so as to provide the evidence for formulating the next prevention and control strategy. Methods The schistoso-miasis epidemic monitoring reports,annual reports,relevant information about Oncomelania hupensis snails,and schistosomiasis patient conditions were collected and analyzed for epidemic condition and characteristics of schistosomiasis in Yunnan Province from 2009 to 2012. Results The various epidemic monitoring indicators all decreased. In 2012,compared with 2009,the preva-lence reduced by 33.33%after correction;the number of villages with schistosomiasis patients reduced by 55.56%;the adjusted positive rate of livestock stool tests reduced by 45.45%;the number of villages with infected cow reduced by 42.25%;the actual area with snails reduced by 13.58%;the density of living snails reduced by 25.66%,and no schistosome infected snails were found in 2012. Conclusion There still exist schistosome infections in human and animals in some local areas of Yunnan Prov-ince,and it is difficult to achieve the standard of schistosomiasis transmission interrupted in a short period.
