[Surveillance of potential transmission factors of schistosomiasis in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City from 2013 to 2015].
Pengfei Zhu, Huixiao Xu, Yi-Le Shen, J F Zhang, Tongyong Luo, Qingxiong Zhu, Mei-na Yu
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Pengfei Zhu, Huixiao Xu, Yi-Le Shen, J F Zhang, Tongyong Luo, Qingxiong Zhu, Mei-na Yu
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OBJECTIVE: To understand the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City, so as to provide the scientific evidence for consolidating schistosomiasis control achievements. METHODS: snails was surveyed historical snail habitats, current snail habitats, and suspected snail habitats. The schistosome infections were identified using serological and parasitological testing among local residents and mobile populations. In addition, the survival and reproduction of snails imported into Xiuzhou District was observed, and the schistosome infection in wild reservoir hosts was detected. RESULTS: of snail habitats were identified. The snail habitats were mainly located in dry lands, and no infected snails or importation of snails were found. During the period from 2013 to 2015, a total of 7 668 local residents and mobile populations were examined in Xiuzhou District, and no new local infections were detected; however, three imported schistosomiasis cases were identified. Field simulation experiment showed that the imported snails laid eggs and reproduced in Xiuzhou District, and no schistosome infections were found in wild animals. CONCLUSIONS: snails and imported schistosomiasis should be intensified to reduce the risk of schistosomiasis transmission.
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OBJECTIVE: To understand the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in Xiuzhou District of Jiaxing City, so as to provide the scientific evidence for consolidating schistosomiasis control achievements. METHODS: snails was surveyed historical snail habitats, current snail habitats, and suspected snail habitats. The schistosome infections were identified using serological and parasitological testing among local residents and mobile populations. In addition, the survival and reproduction of snails imported into Xiuzhou District was observed, and the schistosome infection in wild reservoir hosts was detected. RESULTS: of snail habitats were identified. The snail habitats were mainly located in dry lands, and no infected snails or importation of snails were found. During the period from 2013 to 2015, a total of 7 668 local residents and mobile populations were examined in Xiuzhou District, and no new local infections were detected; however, three imported schistosomiasis cases were identified. Field simulation experiment showed that the imported snails laid eggs and reproduced in Xiuzhou District, and no schistosome infections were found in wild animals. CONCLUSIONS: snails and imported schistosomiasis should be intensified to reduce the risk of schistosomiasis transmission.
Key concepts: Oncomelania hupensis, Oncomelania, Snail, Schistosomiasis, Habitat, Transmission (telecommunications), Geography, Biology