Analysis of the results of surveillance of schistosomiasis in Hubei Province in 2008

Objective To ascertain the incidence of schistosomiasis at surveillance sites in Hubei Province in 2008. Methods According to the Hubei Provincial Program for Schistosomiasis surveillance,74 sites (villages) were selected for schistosomiasis surveillance. Schistosomiasis in residents and cattle was investigated,and Oncomelania snails were also studied. Results At the 74 surveillance sites,residents had an infection rate of 1.32%,and cattle had an infection rate of 1.85%. The snail density was 0.37/0.1 m2,the density of infected snails was 0.000 3/0.11 m2,and snail infection rate was 0.08%. Compared to 2007,the incidence of schistosomiasis has dropped,but the area with infected snails has increased slightly,and scattered sources of infected snails were found at 3 surveillance sites. Conclusion Efforts to test for and control schistosomiasis and control snails must be further enhanced to achieve the goal of Schistosomiasis Transmission Control in Hubei Province by 2013.