Abstract:

Objective To understand the schistosomiasis endemic situation in the national surveillance sites in Hubei Province in 2013, and provide the evidence for the prevention and control of schistosomiasis.Methods According to the provisions of the national surveillance protocol. the surveillance works were carried out in 16 national surveillance sites in Hubei Province. Results In the 16 national surveillance sites, the average infection rate of residents was 0.38%, the cattle were all removed, the average density of living snails was 0.162/0.11m2, the occurrence rate of frames with living snails was 7.89%, and no infected snails were found.
Conclusion The schistosomiasis endemic situation in the national surveillance sites in Hubei Province was more effectively controlled, but consolidating measures should be strengthened to prevent its rebounding.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Endemic situation, Surveillance, Hubei Priovince