Status of chronic filariasis: a cross-sectional study in Jiangxi Province, 2018
10.16250/j.32.1374.2020005
- VernacularTitle:2018年江西省慢性丝虫病患者现况调查
- Author:
Lei LEI
1
;
Yan-Feng GONG
1
;
Zhi-Hong LI
1
;
Jian-Gang ZHENG
1
Author Information
1. Jiangxi Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Nanchang 330029, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic filariasis;
Cross-sectional survey;
Jiangxi Province
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2021;33(1):81-83
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the status of chronic filariasis patients in Jiangxi Province in 2018, so as to provide insights into the follow-up care of the patients. Methods In 2018, a case follow-up study was conducted in all registered patients with chronic filariasis in previously endemic areas of Jiangxi Province, and a clue investigation was done for identifying the missing patients. In addition, the data of caring sites for chronic filarisis patients were collected and analyzed in the province. Results A total of 802 chronic filariasis patients were identified in 56 counties (districts) of Jiangxi Province in 2018. The patients had a male/female ratio of 1∶1, and 85.41% had ages of over 70 years. There were 58.60%, 93.89%, 17.21% and 3.62% of chronic filariasis patients with lymphangitis, lymphedema/elephantiasis, chyluria and hydrocele, respectively. A total of 273 caring sites were assigned in 56 counties (districts) of Jiangxi Province, and 306 caring activities were carried out in 2018. Conclusion The number of chronic filariasis patients has significantly decreased in Jiangxi Province; however, the care remains to be intensified for chronic filariasis patients.
