According to the Implementing Regulations of Standard Examination for Schistosomiasis Control in Jiangxi Province and the Criteria for Control and Elimination of Schistosomiasis, the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Nanchang City was assessed by listening reports, checking up data, field survey, ect. Results showed that the indexes of endemic situation for both human and cattle reached the criteria for schistosomiasis control.

Objective To study the localization of specific allergen of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. \ Methods\ Through optical microscope,the specific allergens of D.pteronyssinus were observed in paraffin sections using D.pteronyssinus\|specific IgE antibodies from the patient sera. \ Results and Conclusion \ The digestive system was found occupying large parts of body cavity of D.pteronyssinus by HE staining, while the specific allergens of D.pteronyssinus were mostly occurred in the midgut tissue, gut contents, cuticle and reproductive system in the immunostained sections. The results also showed that many parts of D. pteronyssinus were recognized by the specific IgE antibodies obtained from allergic individuals to D.pteronyssinus, which provided a theoretic base for further study of isolation and purification of the specific allergen.

Objective To understand and analyze the infection status of human parasites in Nanchang City, so as to offer a scientific basis for control of parasitic disease. Methods In 2014, a survey was performed according to the scheme of The 3rd National Survey of Principal Human Parasites. Intestinal parasites were surveyed among the residents in Jinxian County and Anyi County, Qingyunpu District and Qingshanhu District in Nanchang City, including the soil-transmitted nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm), Enterobius vermicularis, tapeworm and intestinal protozoa. Clonorchis sinensis was surveyed among the residents in Qingyunpu District and Qingshanhu District. Toxoplasma gondii was surveyed among the residents in two rural areas (Nanchang County and Xinjian County) and two urban areas (Donghu District and Xihu District). The ovums of the soil-transmitted nematodes, Clonorchis sinensis , tapeworm and other helminths were examined by the Kato-Katz, while Enterobius vermicularis among children was examined by cellophane anal swab, trophozoites and cysts of intestinal protozoa by saline smearing and iodine smearing , and IgG antibodies of Toxoplasma gondii by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Intestinal parasites were surveyed among 2424 residents in the whole city, in which 2414 residents were tested for the infection of soil-transmitted nematodes and tapeworm;1875 residents were tested for intestinal protozoa infection;74 children were tested for eggs of Enterobius vermicularis; 539 residents were tested for Clonorchis sinensis; and 2400 residents were tested for Toxoplasma gondii. Six kinds of intestinal parasites were found citywide, with a total infection rate of 9.49% (230/2424). The infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes was 8 . 70% ( 210/2414 ) , in which the infection rate of Ascaris lumbricoides was 0.04% (1/2414), the rate of Trichuris trichiura was 0.91% (22/2414), and of hookworm was 7.83%(189/2414). The infection rate among 3 - 6 years old children of Enterobius vermicularis was 22.97% ( 17/74 ) . Tapeworm and Clonorchis sinensis were not found . The infection rate of intestinal protozoa was 0.21%(4/1875). The positive rate of Toxoplasma gondii's IgG antibody was 5.17% (124/2400). Conclusions In Nanchang City, the infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura) and intestinal protozoa was lower. However, the infection rates of hookworm, Toxoplasma gondii and Enterobius vermicularis among 3 - 6 years old children are increasing in local areas. That should be the focus in prevention and control of parasitic disease in the future.

Objective To survey the urinary iodine (UI) status of school children aged from 8 to 10 in Nanchang City, and to provide a scientific basis for preventing and controlling the iodine deficiency disorders (IDD). Methods From 2009 to 2012, Donghu, Xihu, Qingshanhu, Qingyunpu, Wanli, Nanchang, Xinjian, Jinxian and Anyi 9 counties (areas) were chosen in Nanchang City as monitoring areas, and five townships were selected according to the five directions as east, west, south, north and centre in each county (area), one school was selected in each township, 20 school children aged from 8 to 10 (10 males and 10 females) were chosen as respondents. Ammonium persulfate digestion-arsenic cerium catalytic spectrophotometry (WS/T 107-2006) was used to detect UI. The monitoring data on UI of 8 to 10 years old school-age children were collected and analyzed. Results From 2009 to 2012, a total of 3 600 urine samples were collected, the median of urinary iodine (MUI) was 257.35 μg/L. In the 4 years, the MUI of school children aged from 8 to 10 was 315.30, 314.80, 262.92 and 112.73 μg/L, respectively, the MUI decreased year by year, the difference was statistically significant (χ2=631.129, P<0.05). Compared with 2009 and 2010, the proportion [15.22% (137/900), 14.67% (132/900), 25.11% (226/900), 30.22%(272/900)] of MUI of 100 -199μg/L (moderate intake) in 2011 and 2012 increased year by year; the difference was statistically significant (χ2=93.977, P< 0.05). The MUIs between different counties (areas) were statistically significant (χ2=36.520, P<0.05). The MUI of children aged 8 (280.10 μg/L), 9 (255.11 μg/L) and 10 (249.20 μg/L) decreased with increasingage (χ2 = 7.813, P < 0.05). The MUI of male students (269.70 μg/L) was higher than that of female students (247.60μg/L), the difference was statistically significant (Z = - 3.704, P < 0.01). Conclusions Iodine nutrition status of 8 to 10 years old school-age children in Nanchang City is good, iodine intake meets the body's need. It is suggested that the monitoring for UI of school-age children should be strengthened in order to prevent the potential harmful effects of inappropriate iodine intake.

Objective To investigate the endemic situation of human Toxoplasma gondii infection in Nanchang City in 2014 and analyze the influencing factors,so as to provide the evidence for control measures. Methods The high?risk population of T. gondii infection in Nanchang City was collected as an experiment group,and a control group was settled with the ratio of 1∶1. The serum tests and epidemiology surveys were conducted simultaneously,and the influencing factors were analyzed. Results The total positive rate of human T. gondii was 5.17%(124/2 400)among the whole population in Nanchang City in 2014. The positive rate was 7.50%(90/1 200)in the experiment group and 2.18%(34/1 200)in the control group,and the difference was significant(χ2=26.668,P<0.05). The results of univariate analysis indicated that different dietary habits and health habits were closely related to the infection of T. gondii(χ2=16.522,64.954,both P<0.05). The result of Logistic analysis showed that the risk factors of T. gondii infection were occupation,educational levels,raising cats,contacting animals or raw meat,and eating raw or uncooked beef. Conclusion The high risk population of T. gondii infection is the key population of the toxoplas?mosis control. Unhealthy dietary and living habits are key influencing factors of toxoplasmosis,and the related health education and surveillance work should be strengthened.

Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of malaria and to discover the regularity of malaria outbreaks in Nanchang City from 1950 to 2015, so as to provide a scientific basis for developing control strategies after the goal of malaria elimination has been achieved. Method Malaria related data, report forms and work summary in Nanchang from 1950 to 2015 were collected and analyzed to indicate malaria distribution characteristics via the descriptive epidemiological methods. Results The total number of malaria cases reported in Nanchang City was 1449878 from 1950 to 2015. The particular years with the three peaks of malaria epidemic from 1950s to 1970s were 1954, 1970 and 1977. The climax of annual mean incidence rate of malaria (6948.75 per 100 thousand) was reached in 1970. Totally 1449739 local recurrence cases were reported between 1950 and 1999. There were 484292 local recurrence cases (accounting for 68.80%, 484292/703911) that were diagnosed in the malaria epidemic seasons, May to August. There were 44931, 25684, 22614 and 5842 cases reported in Nanchang County, Xinjian County, Jinxian County and Qingshanhu District, which ranked the top 4 of epidemic focus areas ( accounting for 90 . 65%, 99071/109293) between 1980 and 1989. The 13245 cases reported between 1972 and 1985 in the three county/districts (Jinxian County, Xihu District and Wanli District), included 8513 cases of male and 4732 cases of female. The 126 cases reported between 2005 and 2015, included 122 imported cases who were mostly returnees after overseas labor output and 57 falciparum malaria cases with a increasing trend year by year. There was no correlation between the seasonal change and the occurrence of malaria. Conclusions The comprehensive prevention and control measures based on eliminating the source of infection can effectively control the epidemic of malaria. It is suggested that the surveillance on imported falciparum malaria cases should be the focus in prevention and control of the disease at the late-stage because the epidemiological characteristics of local malaria cases have died out completely.

Severe tick infestation was found in a hare in a suburban area of Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China. We sampled ticks and identified them based on their morphologic characteristics. Three species, Ixodes sinensis, which is commonly found in China and can experimentally transmit Borrelia burgdorferi, Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides, and Haemaphysalis longicornis which can transmit Lyme disease were detected with an optical microscope and a stereomicroscope. Risk of spreading ticks from suburban to urban areas exists due to human transportation and travel between the infested and non-infested areas around Nanchang.
Animals ; Arachnid Vectors/*classification/microbiology ; Borrelia burgdorferi/physiology ; China ; Fatal Outcome ; Female ; Hares/*parasitology ; Humans ; Ixodidae/*classification/microbiology ; Lyme Disease/microbiology/*transmission ; Male ; Risk ; Tick Infestations/parasitology/transmission/*veterinary

Objective To analyze the results of assessment of malaria elimination in 9 counties (districts) of Nanchang City, and explore suitable monitoring methods for malaria after elimination of the disease in this region. Methods In 2016, the data from the network reports of malaria epidemic situation, blood examinations of febrile patients, epidemiological questionnaires of local malaria cases, investigation of epidemic focuses and disposal tables were collected and analyzed in Nanchang City from 2010 to 2015. The data of malaria elimination assessment at county ( district ) level of Donghu District , Xihu District , Qingshanhu District and Wanli District in 2013 , Nanchang County and Anyi County in 2014, Jinxian County, Qingyunpu District and Xinjian District in 2015 were collected. At same time, the data of ability of the diagnosis and treatment of malaria in clinicians, the microscopical examinations of Plasmodium in the inspection personnel were collected . Totally 30 negative blood slides and all positive blood slides since 2010 were reviewed. Results From 2010 to 2015, 93 local malaria cases were reported in Nanchang City, the majority of malaria cases were imported except 2 local malaria infection cases in 2010. Totally 64027 febrile patients received blood detections for malaria, of which 101 cases were positive and the positive rate was 0.16％. The positive blood slides review rate was 100.00％ (101/101), the negative blood slides review rate was 9.69％ (6195/63926). 9 counties (districts) all passed the malaria elimination assessment at county ( district ) level . The malaria elimination assessment scores of the 9 counties (districts) were all higher than 90 points. The correct rate of inspection personnel of microscopical examinations of Plasmodium was 91.58％ (174/190), the correct rate of knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of malaria was 95.00％ (1710/1800), the coincidence rate of blood slides review was 100 . 00％( 304/304 ) in Nanchang , the qualified rate of slides production and dyeing was 88.16％ (268/304). Conclusions All the 9 counties (districts) of Nanchang City have passed the malaria elimination assessment with high scores. After malaria elimination, the monitoring should continue to consolidate the achievements.