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[Schistosomiasis surveillance among migrant population in Haining City in 2015]

Authors :
Cheng, Qian
Zheng, Qiong-Lin
Ding, Feng
Wang, Juan-Fen
Gao, Yu
Source :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control. 29(3)
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

To understand the schistosomiasis epidemic situation among migrant population, so as to assess the potential risk of schistosomiasis transmission in Haining City.Five districts in Haining City were randomly selected to investigate the schistosomiasis endemic situation in migrant population from the schistosomiasis endemic provinces.Totally 1 207 persons were investigated and four positives were found in serological tests, with the positive rate of 0.33%, but no patients were found in pathologic tests. The positive cases in serological tests were mainly between 31-40 years old, with the positive rate of 1.68%, which was higher than that of other age groups (The schistosomiasis surveillance work in migrant population still should be strengthened in Haining City.

Details

ISSN :
10056661
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Zhongguo xue xi chong bing fang zhi za zhi = Chinese journal of schistosomiasis control
Accession number :
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