Abstract

To understand the dynamic endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Nanjing City, 2015, so as to provide evidences for policy-making of schistosomiasis control. According to The National Scheme of Schistosomiasis Surveillance (2014), the endemic situation of schistosomiasis was monitored in 11 national surveillance sites in Nanjing. The positive rates of serological (IHA) and stool examinations were 2.97% (97/3 269) and 0 for local residents, and 0.52% (12/2 298) and 0 for migrant people, respectively. No schistosome-infected livestock was found. Totally 147.295 3 hm2 area with Oncomelania hupensis snails were found, but no schistosome-infected snails were discovered. The endemic situation of schistosomiasis declines greatly in Nanjing City in 2015. However, the control work still should be strengthened to consolidate the achievements of schistosomiasis control.

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