Current status of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District, Nanjing City,2013
- VernacularTitle:2013年南京市浦口区晚期血吸虫病现状
- Author:
Humin ZHU
;
Ximei YU
;
Jun YOU
;
Jiamei WEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Advanced schistosomiasis;
Current status;
Pukou District
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2014;(4):463-463,472
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the current status of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District,Nanjing City,so as to provide the evidence for its appropriate treatment. Method An epidemiological investigation and medical examinations were carried out based on the national standard for the people who either had been already identified as advanced schistosomiasis or were new suspects. Results There were 55 cases of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District,2013. Among them,51 cases (92.73%)were splenomegaly type and 4 cases(7.27%)were ascites type. Fifty-three cases(96.36%)were clinically cured,1 case(1.82%)was in the stable condition and 1 case(1.82%)still needed further treatment. In terms of the age,the youngest was 49 years and the oldest was 86 years. The gender distribution was male accounting for 58.18%(32 cases)and female 41.82%(23 cases). Conclusion The condition of patients with advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District,Nanjing City is complicated. The investigation and treatment to the patients should be conducted regularly.
