[Measures and effectiveness of comprehensive schistosomiasis control along Xinglong River in Qianjiang City].
Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi
; 27(1): 86-7, 2015 Feb.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26094427
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the effect of comprehensive control of schistosomiasis along the Xinglong River in Qianjiang City, so as to provide the evidence for improving schistosomiasis control.METHODS:
The comprehensive control measures including infection source control and Oncomelania hupensis snail eradication were surveyed along the Xinglong River in Qianjiang City.RESULTS:
The prevalence of schistosomiasis was under control, that was the human and cattle infection rates decreased by 53.77% and 100% respectively, the snail area decreased by 26.9%, the mean density of living snails decreased by 25.5%, and no infected snails was found.CONCLUSIONS:
The comprehensive control measures along the Xinglong River are effective, and the management and surveillance of snail environments still should be strengthened.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Esquistossomose
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Doenças dos Bovinos
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Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis
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Rios
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Zh
Ano de publicação:
2015