Challenges and countermeasures of schistosomiasis control in Hunan Province in the new era

VernacularTitle:新时期湖南省血吸虫病防治工作面临的挑战及应对策略
Author: Sheng-Ming LI ¹ ; Wei-Cheng DENG ¹ ; Xiang-Hui CHENG ¹ ; Hong-Bin HE ¹ ; Yi-Biao ZHOU ² ; Jie ZHOU ¹ ; Ben-Jiao HU ¹ ; Han-Qiu LIU ¹ ; Shi-Kui LU ¹ ; Yue-Sheng LI ¹ ; Xiao-Nong ZHOU ³ ; Guang-Hui REN ¹
Author Information

1. Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, WHO Collaborating Center on Schistosomiasis Control in Lake Regions, Hunan Key Laboratory of Immunology and Transmission Control of Schistosomiasis, National Key Clinical Specialty, Yueyang 414000, China
2. School of Public Health, Fudan University, China
3. National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Schistosomiasis; Elimination; Challenge; Countermeasure; Hunan Province
From: Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2020;32(3):225-229
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This paper describes the current epidemic characteristics and endemic status of schistosomiasis, analyzes the main challenges of schistosomiasis control and proposes the emphasis and interventions for future schistosomiasis control activities in Hunan Province, so as to provide insights into the elimination of schistosomiasis in Hunan Province.