Abstract:

Objective To understand endemic situation and influence factors of schistosomiasis in Wuhu City in 2012, and provide basis for making out schistosomiasis control measures. Methods The epidemiological data of schistosomiasis in Wuhu in 2012 were collected and analyzed with the descriptive epidemiology method. Results By the end of 2012，there were 4 141 cases of schistosomiasis in Wuhu City，of which 361 were advanced cases（11 cases were newly found in 2012），and no acute cases were found. About 39 747.77 hm2 of areas with Oncomelania hupensis were found in 2012，including 36 843.06 hm2 in marshland region（92.69%）and 2 904.70 hm2 in hilly region（7.31%. A total of 3 709 cattle were raised in schistosomiasis transmission regions，the infection rate of cattle was 0.12% in 2012, with a reduction rate of 63.64% compared to that in 2011(0.33%). Conclusions The endemic situation of schistosomiasis still remained on a certain level in the severe endemic areas of Wuhu City. There were a lot of domestic animals which might contaminate to Oncomelania hupensis environment, it is suggested that comprehensive strategies with emphasis on infectious source control should be promoted strongly

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Endemic situation, Wuhu City