The cases were randomly divided into 2 groups,each32 cases.The results were:for the Chinese druggroup.13 cases were markedly effective,15 Cases withrather good effect,2 cases improved.2 cases ineffec-tive.For the control group,the figures were 5,13,11,3 respectively.The total effective rate was similar forthe 2 groups,but the markedly effective rate for theformer is higher thanthe latter (P

ABSTRACT:As the only intermediate host of Schistosoma j aponicum ,Oncomelania hupensis is an important link of schis‐tosomiasis .It plays an important role in the transmission of schistosomiasis .This article mainly demonstrates the following as‐pects :the invasion of schistosome miracidium into O .hupensis ,the growth of sporocyst ,and the mature and escape of cercari‐ae ,which would provide laboratory data from literatures for revealing the symbiotic relationship between O .hupensis and S . japonicum .However ,the symbiotic relationship between O .hupensis and S .japonicum is too complex to description com‐pletely .Therefore ,the symbiotic relationship will be the focus of future research .