Abstract:

Objective  To understand the epidemic status the important parasitic diseases in human population in Taihe county for scientific evidence to plan preventive and control strategies. Methods  By the profile of 2014 National Survey on Current Status of the Important Parasitic Diseases in Human Population, we conducted a random survey on the human population living in three sampling spots(2 administrative villages and a community). Stool samples were collected and examined with modified Kato-Katz thick smear technique(one stool specimen for two slides). Results  In a total of 841 individuals included, soil-borne helminth infection was identified in 10(1.19%), including hookworm eggs in 7(0.83%) and pinworm eggs in 3(0.36%). No Clonorchis sinensis infection was found. The infection was primarily detected in farmers, females, middle-aged population and population with lower educational background living in rural villages. Conclusion  Infection rate of soil transmitted nematode diseases appears generally low in human population in Taihe county, and Clonorchis sinensis infection is free in township citizens.

Key words: Soil transmitted nematodes, Clonorchiasis sinensis, Infection rate