[Endemic features and control strategies of schistosomiasis in Dongting Lake area, Hunan Province, P. R. China].
This paper describes the epidemic status and current endemic features of schistosomiasis in Dongting Lake area and analyzes the achievements and weakness of various control measures. It also summarizes the characteristics of epidemic situation in the Dongting Lake region, which indicates the long-term and the arduous work in the future for the control of schistosomiasis. In strategy, comprehensive measures should be implemented and routine prevention control work should be remained combing with the control of transmission sources.
Hunan Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Yueyang 414000, China.
Ping
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Yi
Zai-Zhi
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Peng
Xiao-Song
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Li
Zhi-Hong
ZH
Luo
Kai-Ping
KP
Cai
Yi-Yi
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Li
Guang-Hui
GH
Ren
D000818:Animals; D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D006801:Humans; D060106:Lakes; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*