[Application of globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system in field survey on the endemic of schistosomiasis].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the practical value and the advantages of globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system in the field survey.


METHODS
Spots which were randomly sampled by the National Ministry of Health for the investigation were chosen in the endemic areas for schistosomiasis in Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Anhui, Hunan, Hubei, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Portable GPS CEC9680 was used for collecting relevant waypoints and track, recording on-the-spot geographical positions. The positioning data package was sent back synchronously in the form of short message of SMS to the monitoring service center, and the moving routes of the terminal receiver monitored were displayed on the GIS map to achieve real-time supervision and staff scheduling.


RESULTS
With globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system, accurate positioning of 12 spots in the provinces of Jiangsu and 3 trial spots for schistosomiasis control with comprehensive treatment designated by the State Council has been established with real-time communicating recording, and monitoring systems.


CONCLUSIONS
The globe geographical positioning with wireless communication monitoring and supervision system has provided a technical platform for the survey of schistosomiasis and other infectious diseases.
Yu
Qing
Q
Department of Schistosomiasis, National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, China.
Bao
Zi-ping
ZP
Cao
Chun-li
CL
Zhu
Hong-qing
HQ
Guo
Jia-gang
JG
D000818:Animals; D002681:China; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D040362:Geographic Information Systems; D006801:Humans; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012554:Schistosomiasis japonica / Q000517:prevention & control