Surveillance of potential transmission factors of schistosomiasis in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City from 2013 to 2015
10.16250/j.32.1374.2018055
- VernacularTitle:2013–2015年嘉兴市秀洲区血吸虫病潜在传播因素监测
- Author:
Pei-Hua ZHU
1
;
Hui-Qing XU
1
;
Yue-Gen SHEN
1
;
Jian-Feng ZHANG
2
;
Tian-Bin LUO
1
;
Qiu-Rong ZHU
1
;
Meng-Hua YU
1
Author Information
1. Xiuzhou District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, Jiaxing 314000, China
2. Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Schistosomiasis Control, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Endemic situation;
Surveillance;
Jiaxing City
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2019;31(5):538-540
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City, so as to provide the scientific evidence for consolidating schistosomiasis control achievements. Methods Fixed and mobile surveillance sites were set up in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City from 2013 to 2015. Oncomelania hupensis snails was surveyed historical snail habitats, current snail habitats, and suspected snail habitats. The schistosome infections were identified using serological and parasitological testing among local residents and mobile populations. In addition, the survival and reproduction of snails imported into Xiuzhou District was observed, and the schistosome infection in wild reservoir hosts was detected. Results A total of 540.14 hm2 of settings were surveyed in Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing City from 2013 to 2015, and 1.65 hm2 of snail habitats were identified. The snail habitats were mainly located in dry lands, and no infected snails or importation of snails were found. During the period from 2013 to 2015, a total of 7 668 local residents and mobile populations were examined in Xiuzhou District, and no new local infections were detected; however, three imported schistosomiasis cases were identified. Field simulation experiment showed that the imported snails laid eggs and reproduced in Xiuzhou District, and no schistosome infections were found in wild animals. Conclusion There are still residual Oncomelania snails and imported schistosomiasis patients in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City; therefore, the surveillance and management of local Oncomelania snails and imported schistosomiasis should be intensified to reduce the risk of schistosomiasis transmission.
