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Influence on content of protein, amino acid and glycogen for snails in project of afforestation for schistosomiasis control Zhang Shiqing, Xu Yumei, Cao Zhiguo, Jin Wei, Yang Weiping 2013, 11 (4):  187-189.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.001 Abstract ( 2412 )   Objective To understand the influence on the content of protein, amino acid and glycogen for snails in project of afforestation for schistosomiasis control. Methods  One spot with the project of afforestation for schistosomiasis control and one spot with marsh (reed beach) nearby were selected in the upstream, midstream and downstream regions along the Yangtze River in Anhui Province, respectively. Snails in the spots were collected to detect the content of protein, amino acid and glycogen. Results  The content of protein for snails in woodland was 21.5%、11.5%、15.0% lower than that in grass land in the three spots, and glycogen was 5.5%、5.7% and 5.3% lower than that in grass land, respectively. The content of amino acid for snail in woodland was 47.1% and 51.5% lower than that in grass land in Anqing and Tongling spot, and little difference in Wuwei spot. Conclusion  The project of afforestation for schistosomiasis control had certain influence on nutritional composition of snails, and caused malnutrition for snails. It might be one of reasons for the decline on snail density. Related Articles | Metrics

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Establishment of GIS for schistosomiasis based on Google Earth Wang Weichun, Zhan Ti*, Zhu Yingfu 2013, 11 (4):  190-192.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.002 Abstract ( 2646 )   Objective To establish the geographical information system（GIS） for schistosomiasis based on Google Earth. Methods The placemark, path, polygon, overlay and so on were added to Google Earth to establish GIS for schistosomiasis. Results The GIS for schistosomiasis had been established. The system included six modules, such as endemic area, river system, epidemic map, snail environment, new and recurrent snail environment, and acute schistosomiasis. Through operating the GIS, the real-time information of schistosomiasis could be viewed on the 3D map. Conclusion The GIS for schistosomiasis based on Google Earth was simple to learn, low cost and powerful, which was very suitable for basic schistosomiasis control station to use. Related Articles | Metrics

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Application of Copeptin、ANP、BNP and NT-proBNP in diagnosis of diastolic heart failure Liu Peng1,2, Cai Shuyu2, Lu Tang XiaoLong2 2013, 11 (4):  193-196.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.003 Abstract ( 2999 )   Objective To observe the plasma levels of copeptin, atrial natriuretic peptide(ANP), B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and n-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP)in patients with heart failure(HF), and explore the relationship with cardiac function. Methods 102 patients with heart failure were observed as HF group and 50 patients without heart failure were served as control group. Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was adopted to detect the levels of CRP for all the patients. Fasting plasma glucose(FPG), total cholesterol(TC), triglyceride(TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and so on were measured by automatic biochemical analyzer(PPI). Chemiluminescence method was adopted to detect the levels of Copeptin, ANP, BNP and NT-proBNP. Data was analyzed by SPSS13.0 software. Results Compared with control group, the levels of plasma Copeptin, ANP, BNP and NT-proBNP in HF group were significantly higher than that in control group (P<0.01), and the levels also increased with the classification of NYHA(P<0.01). The levels of Copeptin positively correlated with ANP, BNP and NT-proBNP. Conclusions The concentration of copeptin, BNP, NT-proBNP and ANP were increased with NYHA grading of cardiac function in patients with HF, which can be severed as a sensitive index on the diagnosis of heart failure and evaluation on cardiac function. Related Articles | Metrics

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The influence of pH on the growth and development of Caenorhabditis elegans and the toxicity test Huang Yue'e1,2, Jiang Yuxin1, Gong Wei2, Li Chaopin1,2* 2013, 11 (4):  197-199,203.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.004 Abstract ( 2710 )   Objective  To study the influence of different pH environment on the Caenorhabditis elegans (C.elegans) culture and the evaluation of toxicity test. Methods  The growth and development of C. elegans was observed under different pH environment and the dynamic pH changes of NGM culture medium were monitored. Results  The reproduction rate of C. elegans was lower when cultured in acid medium and better in neutral medium, whereas the procreation was rarely seen in alkaline medium. The pH of medium gradually rose in the process of culture and there was a significant difference of the fatality rate among diverse pH in the toxicity test（χ2=31.344, Ｐ<0.001）. Conclusion  The neutrality condition was favorable to the growth and development of C. elegans and the pH of medium should be adjusted in the process of culture. The influence of pH should be considered in the evaluation of toxicity test. Related Articles | Metrics

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Study on early warning and intervention on schistosomiasis in susceptible areas Yi Ping1, Wei Wangyuan1, Li Huazhong2, Guo Jiagang3, Zheng Canjun2, Zhu Rong3, Bao Ziping3, Yu Qing3, Liu Zongchuan1,Ding Liang1, Cai Bing4, Li Junxiang4 2013, 11 (4):  200-203.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.005 Abstract ( 2501 )   Objective To explore the effect of using Rongbao to kill Schistosoma japonicum eggs in wild feces and using niclosamide spreading agent to kill miracidium and cercaria in water on the control of schistosomiasis infection source and the interruption the transmission routes. Methods Before the snail infected beach submerged, using 50% Rongbao (feaces：Rongbao=100g︰3g）and 1% niclosamide spreading agent（3ml/m2） to dispose feces and to kill miracidium and cercaria in water respectively every 15 days. Results  Before intervention, the positive rate of feces on beaches of the Yangtze River and the Dongting Lake was 2.22% and 10.23% ，the average density of infected snails was 0.0208 and 0.0417/0.11m2, respectively. The infection rate of sentinel mice was 11.11%, and the infection rate of the mice in the control group was 50% in 2012. After intervention, the positive rate of wild feces obviously decreased (χ2=3.64, P＜0.05），the average density of infected snails and the infection rate of sentinel mice decreased to 0. Conclusion  Using Rongbao to dispose wild feces on beaches and combined using niclosamide spreading agent to kill miracidia and cercariae can early control the infection sources of schostosomiasis and can early interrupt the routes of the disease transmission. Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis of schistosomiasis endemic situation in Yunnan province，2012 Zhang Yun, Feng Xiguang, Wu Mingshou, Xiong Mengtao, Shao Zongti, Sun Jiayu 2013, 11 (4):  204-207.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.006 Abstract ( 2924 )   Objective To understand the endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Yunnan province in 2012, and provide the evidence for making out control measures．Methods  The epidemiological data of schistosomiasis control, including monitoring reports ,annual reports, information about the snails and the illness were collected and analyzed by the descriptive epidemiology method． Results By the end of 2012, there were 1283 cases of schistosomiasis in Yunnan province, among them 816 were advanced cases, and no acute cases were found．About 1679.73 hm² of areas with snails were found．A total of 265440 head of cattle were raised in schistosomiasis transmission regions in 2012．The infection rate of cattle in 2012(0.12％)decreased obviously comparing to that in 2009(0.22％)． Conclusions  The endemic situation remains at a low level in Yunnan province. The number of domestic animals is large, which will contaminate the environment with snails．Therefore, it is suggested that promoting the comprehensive control strategy with emphasis on infectious sources control is an effective measure to achieve the mid and long term goals on schistosomiasis control program. Related Articles | Metrics

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Spatial-temporal analysis on distribution of acute schistosomiasis at Village Level in Dangtu County, Anhui province Wu Ping1, Yang Shiqun1, Shang Qilong1, Li Shizhu2, He Jiachang3, Gao Fenghua3* 2013, 11 (4):  208-210,219.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.007 Abstract ( 2707 )   Objective The characteristics of spatial-temporal distribution on acute schistosomiasis were analyzed at village level in Dangtu County from 2003 to 2011. Methods Data on the distribution of acute schistosomiasis from 2003 to 2011 in Dangtu county was collected. The prevalence situation of acute schistosomiasis was analyzed with descriptive epidemiology. Spatial database was established by ArcGIS 10.0. Retrospective spatial-temporal cluster analysis was done by SaTscan 9.1.1 at village level．Results A total of 72 cases of acute schistosomiasis cases were reported from 2003 to 2011, among which 70 cases were infected in Dantu county. The mobidity of acute schistosomiasis decreased from 12.9 / one hundren thousand in 2003 to 0 in 2011; most cases were reported from July to September and concentrated in lake regions. Most of them were farmers (54.3%) and students (31.4%). The farmers were mostly infected by catching fish and the students were infected by swimming. Four areas with higher risk were detected by cluster analysis, including one area in Huyang township(LLR=31.4，RR=20.9) and one in Huangchi township（LLR=7.0，RR=10.4）from 2003 to 2004, one in Gushu township （LLR=16.5，RR=17.0) from 2003 to 2005, and one in Bowang township（LLR=12.3，RR=12.2) in 2003, respectively. Conclusions The spatial-temporal distribution of acute schistosomiasis was not random but there appeared significant clusters in Dangtu county from 2003 to 2011. Acute schistosomiasis has been controlled effectively after carrying out comprehensive control strategies which emphasis on infectious source control. Related Articles | Metrics

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Evaluation on transmission risk of schistosomiasis japonica in the Chaohu Lake area Cao Zhiguo1, Gao Peng2, Wang Tianping1, Zhang Shiqing1, Sha Jianjun3, Huang Hao3, Zhu Lei1, Yang Weiping1 2013, 11 (4):  211-213,222.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.008 Abstract ( 2634 )   Objective  To analyze the impact of water transfer project from the Yangtze River to the Huaihe River on the transmission of schistisomiasis in the Chaohu Lake area, and evaluate the transmission risk in the potential endemic area. Methods In 2012, 1 fixed and 3 mobile surveillance sites in the Chaohu Lake area were selected, and the local people, mobile population and livestock were investigated by immunological assays and/or stool examinations. The distribution of Oncomelania snails was surveyed in risk areas and suspicious areas, and the snail spreading pattern was conducted through salvaging floaters in rivers connected with the Yangtze River. Results A total of 314 local residents were detected by indirect hemagglutination assay(IHA), but there were no positives. A total of 302 mobile population were examined by IHA, and the positive rate of antibody was 1.32%（4/302）；30 individuals were examined by stool tests, and the positive rate was 20%(6/30). A total of 60 livestock were examined by stool hatching method, but none tested positive. A total of 53.73 hm2 were surveyed in 16 risk areas and suspicious areas, but there were no Oncomelania snails. A total of 49kg floaters were catched, but no Oncomelania snails were found, while 40 other snails were found adhering the floaters. Conclusion Oncomelania snails have not been found in the Chaohu Lake area until now, while schistosomiasis cases had been found in the mobile population, which indicated that long term surveillance scheme on schistosomiasis should be established in the area. Related Articles | Metrics

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Surveillance on endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Guifan Village from 2005 to 2010，Guichi District, Chizhou City Yang Hekui, He Zonggui*, Chen Gengxin, Han Shimin, Yu Yousheng 2013, 11 (4):  214-216.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.009 Abstract ( 2717 )   Objective To understand the endemic trends, impact factors and characteristics of schistosomiasis, and provide reference for making out control strategies. Methods According to the protocol of National Schistosomiasis Surveillance Programme, the indexes on the prevalence of schistosomiasis at Guifan Village, which was one of the national surveillance sites, were selected and analyzed.Results After the implement of the comprehensive control strategies which emphasis on infectious source control, from 2005 to 2010, the infection rate of schistosomiasis in residents of the village reduced from 6.38% to 2.37%, and there was only one acute schistosomiasis case occurred in 2005 for the six years. The density of infected snail reduced from 0.0082/0.1m2 in 2005 to 0.00064/0.1m2 in 2009, and no infected snails were found in 2010. Conclusion In severe endemic areas of schistosomiasis, after the implement of comprehensive control strategies which emphasis on infectious source control, the disease could be effectively controlled in a short term. Surveillance and management on mobile population should be strenghtened to reduce the prevalence of schistosomiasis furtherly. Surveillance on other infectious sources, such as wild animals, pigs, cats and dogs should also be strenghteded to consolidate the effect of infectious source control measures and control the transmission of schistosomiasis. Related Articles | Metrics

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Investigation of a food⁃borne cholera in rural of Huaiyuan County, Anhui Province Hua Gaorong，Hu Fujian 2013, 11 (4):  217-219.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.010 Abstract ( 2843 )   Objective The study was conducted to investigate the cause of a food related cholera epidemic in rural of Huaiyuan County, Anhui Province, so as to provide the evidence for the effective control of the epidemic situation.  Methods  Vibrio cholerae was identified according to GB 15984-1995 standard, epidemiological survey on the risk factors was performed to the dinner⁃participants, cases, close contacts. The effective control measures were taken. Results The cholera epidemic situation was caused by the contaminated food from a dinner, the shrimps consumed in the dinner were contaminated by Vibrio cholera in storage, processing, cooking process. Among 137 dinner⁃participants, 20 of which were infected with Vibrio cholerae serotype Ogawa, and 257 residents from 76 families were close contacts. Conclusion  The cholera epidemic was caused by the contaminated food from a dinner in a rural area, since the epidemic situation was timely discovered, and effective control measures were taken, the epidemic had been effectively controlled. Related Articles | Metrics

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Curative effect of Fuzheng Huayu capsule on schistosomiasis hepatic fibrosis Wu zhichun, He feng 2013, 11 (4):  220-222.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.03.011 Abstract ( 2790 )   Objective  To evaluate the curative effect and adverse reaction of Fuzheng Huayu capsule on schistosomiasis hepatic fibrosis. Methods  Sixty-four cases of patients with schistosomiasis hepatic fibrosis were randomly divided into two groups, namely the control group(conventional protection liver therapeutics) and the experimental group(conventional protection liver therapeutics associating with Fuzheng Huayu capsule). Liver function, serum indexes of liver fibrosis, clinical symptoms and adverse reaction of the drugs were observed before and after the treatment. Results  After 6 months of the treatment, the improvement levels of ALT, AST, ALB and TBIL for the patients in the experimental group were more significant than that in the control group, and there were statistically significant difference (P＜0.05). HA, PC Ⅲ, Ⅳ -C and LN in the control group decreased, but there were no statistically significant difference before and after the treatment(P＞0.05). While HA, PC Ⅲ, Ⅳ -C and LN in the control group decreased, and there were statistically significant difference before and after treatment(P＜0.05). The improvement rate of symptoms in the experimental group(87.9%) were higher than that in the control group(61.3%), and there were statistically significant difference between the two groups(P＜0.05). There were no statistically significant difference for the adverse reaction rate between the control group(3.2%) and the experimental group(3.0%)(P＞0.05). Conclusion  Fuzheng Huayu Capsule has characteristics of high efficiency and safety in the treatment of schistosomiasis hepatic fibrosis, which is worth of attention and application. Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis of four imported falciparum malaria cases in Tongling City Wang Zhoulin，Hu Zhiping 2013, 11 (4):  223-224,255.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.012 Abstract ( 3062 )   Objective  To analyze the characteristics of imported falciparum malaria cases in Tongling City, and provide the evidence for improving preventing and control of malaria in the future.  Methods Four falciparum malaria cases diagnosed and reported by the laboratory from January to June in 2013 in Tongling City were selected, and the data about the treatment and epidemiological investigation of the cases were analyzed. Results  The four cases were all imported falciparum malaria cases, and the epidemiological investigation, the epidemic disposal and the standard treatment were all conducted on those cases, and they all had been cured. Conclusion The situation of imported falciparum malaria in Tongling is severe. Therefore, the anti-malaria health education should be strengthened to increase the self-protection of labors, and the training of medical staff also should be strengthened to improve the monitoring and management of malaria. Related Articles | Metrics

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Endemic trendency on schistosomiasis from 2008 to 2012 and risk assessment on the achievement of transmission control in Chizhou City Gong Liubin, Zhou Wuqing, Yuan Yuang 2013, 11 (4):  225-228.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.013 Abstract ( 2749 )   Objective  To analyze the endemic trendence on schistosomiasis from 2008 to 2012, and analyze the risk on the achivement of transmission control in Chizhou city. Methods  The data, such as annual reports, snails environmental database and surveillance reports from 2008 to 2012, were collected to analyze the trends and characteristics of schistosomiasischara.  Results  From 2008 to 2012, the infection rate of people was 0.79%, 0.60%, 0.58%, 0.52% and 0.36%, respectively. The incidence rate of acute schistosomiasis decreased from 0.38/one hundred thousand in 2008 to 0 in 2012. The number of advanced schistosomiasis cases reduced from 2274 to 1894. The infection rate of cattle was 1.70%, 1.44%, 1.16%, 1.68% and 0, respectively. The snail condition took on a downward trend in the five years, but snails still widely distributed in the endemic areas and infected snails could be found in the hilly endemic regions.  Conclusions  Since 2008, the endemic situation on schistosomiasis continued to decline in Chizhou city, but there still existed risk factors on the achivement of transmission control. We should carry out comprehensive measures with emphasis on infectious sources control and snail control. Related Articles | Metrics

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Effect comparison of three immune-assays for the detection of Schistosoma japomicum antibody in human serum Liu Chenghai,Tian Xuegen,Chen Deying,Yu Shenbiao,Zhong Senlin,Liu Zhihong 2013, 11 (4):  229-231.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.014 Abstract ( 2720 )   Objective  To evaluate the effect of dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA), colloidal dye method (DDIA) and indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) for the detection of Schistosoma japonicun antibody in serum of residents in different endemic degree areas and in different endemic type areas in Tongling County. Methods  According to the method of cluster sampling, three villages were selected as study fields, namely Qunxin Village which was located in islet endemic areas and reached schistosomiasis transmission control criterion, Jinta Village which was located in hilly endemic areas and also reached schistosomiasis transmission control criterion, and Langkeng Village which reached schistosomiasis transmission interruption criterion. 150 residents were randomly selected in each village, and DIGFA, DDIA and IHA were used to detect the S. japomicum antibody in serum of the residents, and the detect results were analyzed.  Results By using DIGFA, DDIA and IHA to detect S. japonicum antibody in serum of residents, respectively, none positive were found in Qungxin Village, while the positive rate of of Jinta Village was 13.3%(20/150), 2.0%(3/150) and 12.0%(18/150), respectively, and the positive rate of Qunxin Village was 26.7%(40/150), 9.3%(14/150) and2 4.7%(37/150), respectively. By combined using DIGFA, DDIA and IHA to detect S. japomicum antibody in serum of the residents, the positive rate of Jinta Village and Qunxin Village was increased to 19.33%(29/150) and 36.0%(54/150), respectively.  By combined using DIGFA and IHA to detect S. japomicum antibody in serum of the residents, the positive rate of Jinta Village and Qunxin Village was increased to 17.33%(26/150) and 34.0%(51/150), respectively. Conclusion   Since Tongling County has reached schistosomiasis transmission control criterion, the infection rate and the infection degree of schistosomiasis in the residents are dropping year by year, combined using different methods can improve detection rate of S. japonicum antibody in serum of the residents. Related Articles | Metrics

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Efficacy of ultrasound-assisted surgical treatment of intracranial hemorrhage Wang Bin*#, Han Zhiqiang#, Hou Lijun 2013, 11 (4):  232-234.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.015 Abstract ( 2984 )   Objective  To assess the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-assisted surgical treatment of intracranial hemorrhage. Methods  38 patients with intracranial hemorrhage undergoing ultrasound-assisted surgical treatment in the hospital from July 2009 to December 2012 were served as the research subjects. All patients were scored using the Chinese Stroke Scale (CSS) before surgery and 14 days after surgery to assess the nerve functions and short-term recovery, the activities of daily living (ADL) was evaluated using the Barthel index 6 months after surgery and then the differences among the patients was statistically analyzed. Results  The mean of pre-surgical CSS score for the 38 patients was 28.42±5.59, which was higher than the mean of post-surgical CSS score (12.39±6.87) (P < 0.05). The follow-up 5 months after the surgery revealed that 34 patients had a fine post-surgical recovery (Barthel index > 60), and they could manage their daily activities by themselves. Conclusion  Ultrasound-assisted surgery showed a satisfactory efficacy in treatment of intracranial hemorrhage and deserved further and wider application. Related Articles | Metrics

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Sampling investigation on rural latrine renovation in endemic regions of schistosomiasis, Anqing city, Anhui Province He Jiachang1, wang Yi2, Li Tingting1, Xiao Changyun2, Wang Guifen3, Zhang Shiqing1, Wang Tianping1 2013, 11 (4):  235-236,245.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.016 Abstract ( 2418 )   Objective  To understand the state of rural latrine renovation in endemic regions of schistosomiasis in Anqing city, and provide basis for promoting the work in the future. Methods  3 villages with rural latrine renovation were chosen in three counties to survey the situation of latrine renovation by the way of questionnaire. Results  The average coverage rate of the sanitary latrines was 61.1% in the three villages. 81.5% of the residents were satisfied with the latrine renovation. 75% of the latrine location to water resource was over 30m, and 91.3% of the height of outlet of excrement was over 10cm. 52% of the sanitary condition was better, 12% of excrement in outlet was well-distributed. More than 80% of the residents understood the knowledge about latrine renovation on schistosomiasis control. Conclusion  The design and construction were generally better, but the usage and management were poor. Therefore, It should be paid more attention on the management after the construction of latrine renovation. Related Articles | Metrics

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Surveillance on sanitation for the public articles in public place in Zhuzhou City from 2010 to 2012 Zhong Yan, Fang Ying, Hu Zhuo 2013, 11 (4):  237-238,207.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.017 Abstract ( 2381 )   Objective  To understand the disinfection status for the public articles and evaluate hygienic quality in public places in Zhuzhou, and provide scientific basis for supervision and management. Methods  According to technical regulations of hygienic supervision in public places (GB/T17220-1998) and standard examination methods for public places (GB/T18204-2000), samples on 3 kinds of public articles in 3 different public place were collected and tested,then analyzed evaluated by hotels health standard (GB9663-1996), cultural entertainment health standard ( GB9664-1996), and the bathhouse health standard (GB9665-1996). Results  A total of 3399 public articles were monitored in the 3 years, with the average qualified rate of 98.4%. The qualified rate was 98.8%, 98.1% and 98.1%, respectively, from 2010 to 2012. There was no significant difference (χ2 = 2.87, P > 0.05) in the years. The qualified rate of disinfection for public supplies in hotels, public bathroom, cultural entertainment was 98.9%, 97.5% and 94.5%, respectively, with significant difference (χ2 = 42.93, P < 0.01). Conclusions  The hygienic status in the entertainment places was not optimistic, and supervision and monitoring should be strengthened to improve the hygienic quality in public places in Zhuzhou city. Related Articles | Metrics

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Analysis of technique competition on diagnosis of parasitic diseases in 2013 in Anhui province ⅡCapability analysis of helminths detection Sun Chengsong, Wang Fengfeng, Yin Xiaomei, Zhou Li, Wang Qizhi, Luo Junping, Li Qiyang, Xu Mei, Zhang Guangming, Zhang Cheng, Zhang Lesheng, Guo Jianduo, Zhang Shiqing, Wang Tianping 2013, 11 (4):  239-241,247.  doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-2302.2013.04.018 Abstract ( 2525 )   Objective  To understand the capability of the detection of helminthes among professionals from different level of parasitic diseases control institutions in Anhui province and promote the training of professionals. Methods  All contestants were grouped by the gender, age, professional title, institution level, and whether from the institute with schistosomiasis control task, and then their total and different part scores of helminthes detection were statistically analyzed by SPSS 18.0 software. Results  The average total score of 72 contestants from 18 teams was 28.31, the lowest score was 0 and less than 1/3 contestants passed the test. The average score of making slides was 8.57 and 93.06% of contestants reached the passing score. The average score of film-reading was 19.74 and only 1/5 of contestants reached the passing score. There was no significant difference of total and different part scores of helminthes detection among genders, ages, professional titles and institute level (P＞0.05), and a significant difference between the contestants whether from the institute with schistosomiasis control task. Conclusions  The capability of helminthes detection was not good among professionals from different level of parasitic diseases control institutions in Anhui province, and It was urgent to strenghthen train to improve the detection capability. Related Articles | Metrics

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