Progress of interruption of schistosomiasis transmission in Jiangsu Province
- VernacularTitle:江苏省血吸虫病传播阻断历程
- Author:
Wei LI
1
;
Jian-Feng ZHANG
1
;
Feng WU
1
;
Liang SHI
1
;
Chun-Rong XIONG
1
;
Yun-Yi YAO
1
;
Song ZHAO
1
;
Lu LIU
1
;
Yun FENG
1
;
De-Rong HANG
1
;
Qing-Biao HONG
1
;
Yi-Xin HUANG
1
;
You-Sheng LIANG
1
;
Jun GE
2
;
Hong-Hui WU
2
;
Hai-Tao YANG
1
;
Kun YANG
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Schistosomiasis; Transmission interruption; Jiangsu Province
- From: Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2019;31(6):583-590
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Schistosomiasis was once heavily endemic in Jiangsu Province. Following the control efforts for several decades, schistosomiasis was almost eradicated in all endemic counties in Jiangsu Province in 1980, and transmission control was achieved in the province in 2011. According to the principle of “implementing the control measures with adaptation to local circumstances and guiding the control programs with classified interventions”, an integrated strategy with emphasis on the management of both infectious sources and snails has been recently employed for schitsosomiasis control in Jiangsu Province. In addition, a sensitive and highly effective surveillance system has been built and the application of novel techniques and information construction has been intensified to effectively interrupt the transmission of schistosomiasis in the Province. Transmission interruption of schistosomiasis was achieved in all endemic counties in Jiangsu Province. The paper summarizes the endemic situation of schistosomiasis, progress of schistosomiasis control, and major schistosomiasis control measures implemented during the stage of transmission interruption in Jiangsu Province.
