Abstract: Objective To investigate the current endemic situation of schistosomiasis at the abandoned Jicheng embankment, and make out control measures. Methods The number and living style of residents and livestock stranded at the abandoned Jicheng embankment were investigated. Snail survey was carried out twice before and after the flood season, and the infection of residents and bovine was detected by stool examination after the flood season. Results The majority of the residents stranded at Jicheng embankment were the original people, who lived in old houses scattered along the dike, drank and used river water, used non-sanitary toilets and lived by animal husbandry and fishing. Snails mainly distributed along the embankment of the Yangtze River, the density of living snails was 1.12/0.11 m2, and the infection rate of snail was 3.57%. The infection rates of residents and bovine were 20.6% and 42%, respectively. Conclusion The higher infection rate of residents and bovine suggested that the comprehensive schistosomiasis control measures with emphasis on infectious sources control should be implemented at Jicheng embankment.

Key words: Abandoned embanment, Schistosomiasis, Endemic situation