Analysis of the outbreak of 14 acute schistosomiasis cases in Hubei province

Objective To analyze the outbreak pattern of acute schistosomiasis in Hubei province from 2003 to 2005 so as to form some prevention and treatment measures.Methods By using Excel to establish a database of acute schistosomiasis in Hubei province,and analyze these data with SPSS.Results There were 14 episodes of the epidemic outbreaks during 3 years: 4 outbreaks in 2003,4 outbreaks in 2004,6 outbreaks in 2005,125 cases in total.Among the cases,1 case in the transmission-interrupted areas,18 cases in transmission-controlled areas,106 cases in uncontrolled areas.Female 79,and male 45.The age ranged from 5 to 80 years old.the average age was 29.8.Farmers and students were the main high risk groups,they were exposed to epidemic water when swimming and farming.The epidemic generally happened from May to September.The peak time was July.Conclusion The epidemic situation rebound in the transmission-interrupted and controlled areas.Elementary and middle school students as well as farmers were the high risk population.The increase of this disease was also related to inappropriate health education.The risk of floating population also increased.The routine investigation and elimination of snails were not or not sufficiently carried out.Infection source was not well managed.The prevention and treatment of livestock were also not well implemented.The unsatisfactory implementation of the overall plan of schistosomiasis control was caused by many factors.