Strategy and effect of schistosomiasis emergency control after earthquake in Lushan County
- VernacularTitle:芦山县地震灾后血吸虫病应急防控策略与效果
- Author:
Chaofu WANG
;
Chengxiang WANG
;
Lirong MOU
;
Bo ZHONG
;
Yang LIU
;
Zisong WU
;
Liang XU
;
Xianhong MENG
;
Zongcai YANG
;
Yong CHENG
;
Jinhua ZHU
;
Qifu ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Prevention and control;
Measure;
Effect;
Earth quake;
Lushan County
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2014;(5):557-558,572
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the effects of measures on the schistosomiasis control after the earth quake in Lushan County so as to provide the experiences for post-disaster schistosomiasis control. Methods The measures taken in schistosomi-asis control after the earth quake were reviewed in Lushan County in 2013 and the epidemic situation of schistosomiasis was in-vestigated and the results were analyzed. Results The schistosomiasis control in floating population and the control of Oncome-lania hupensis snails were enhanced and no schistosome infections were found in both human and livestock. No infected snails and infested water were found. Conclusion The measures of schistosomiasis control after the disaster are effective in Lushan County and the goal to prevent major plague after the earth quake is achieved.
