Endemic situation of schistosomiasis in surveillance sites of Tianmen City from 2015 to 2018
10.16250/j.32.1374.2019083
- VernacularTitle:2015–2018 年天门市血吸虫病监测点疫情分析
- Author:
Wei-Xing ZHANG
1
;
Yi YUAN
2
;
Yun-Zhong TAN
1
;
Ai-Hua SONG
1
;
Xiao-Wei SHAN
2
;
Jing YANG
1
Author Information
1. Tianmen Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hubei Province, Tianmen 431700, China
2. Hubei Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Schistosomiasis;
Endemic situation;
Surveillance;
Tianmen City
- From:
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control
2020;32(1):97-99
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To monitor the change patterns of the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Tianmen City from 2015 to 2018, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis control strategy in the city. Methods A total of 8 schistosomiasis surveillance sites were assigned in Tianmen City from 2015 to 2018, and the endemic situation of schistosomiasis and the related epidemiological factors were monitored. Results During the period from 2015 to 2018, a total of 15 983 local person-times and 3 629 mobile populations were detected for schistosomiasis using an indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) in Tianmen City, and the sero-prevalence was 0.88% to 1.44% and 0.96% to 2.39%, respectively; however, no egg-positives were identified. A total of 1 245 herd-times were detected, and no egg-positives were found in bovines. In addition, the areas of snail habitats were 116.69 to 117.23 hm2 and the mean densities of living snails were 0.07 to 0.17 snails/0.1 m2 during the study period; however, no infections were identified in snails. Conclusions The endemic situation of schistosomiasis appears low in Tianmen City; however, the factors related to schistosomiasis transmission remain in the city. The integrated strategy with emphasis on the control of infectious sources should be still intensified to consolidate the schistosomiasis control achievements.
