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Human parasitic diseases and uncommon or rare parasitic diseases in China WU Zhong-dao 2022, 20 (3):  121-125.  Abstract ( 1013 )   PDF (884KB) ( 4356 )   China is a country with parasitic diseases being widespread, some of which seriously bring harm to people's health and hinder economic and social development. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Party and the state have attached great importance to the prevention and control of parasitic diseases, and remarkable achievements have been made in the prevention and control of parasitic diseases in China. However, with the increase of international exchanges, the change of ecological environment and the transformation of production and life style, uncommon or rare parasitic diseases occur frequently, which should be deserved great attention. In this paper, the types and classification of parasitic diseases in China were introduced, and the prevalence, prevention and control of common parasitic diseases in China were summarized. The concepts, types and diagnoses of uncommon or rare parasitic diseases were discussed in order to provide reference for colleagues in this field. Related Articles | Metrics

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Epidemiology and control of soil-transmitted nematodiasis in China QIAN Men-bao, LI Shi-zhu, ZHOU Xiao-nong 2022, 20 (3):  126-129.  Abstract ( 990 )   PDF (873KB) ( 1411 )   Soil-transmitted nematodiasis including ascariasis, trichuriasis and hookworm diseases once caused significant health burden in China. The prevalence of and population with soil-transmitted nematodiasis have decreased drastically, owing to social and economic development, popularization of sanitary toilets, improved supply of clean water and implementation of control measures. In this paper, we reviewed the epidemiology of and control measures for soil-transmitted nematodiasis in China during past 30 years, and put forward suggestions on the key work of soil-transmitted nematodiasis in China in future. In terms of the epidemiological status and characteristics of soil-transmitted nematodiasis in our country, some measure are proposed, including strengthening construction of the surveillance system and implementation of integrated control measures in high endemic areas, and exploration of the strategies for transmission control and interruption in low endemic areas. Related Articles | Metrics

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Progress, challenges and countermeasures of schistosomiasis control in China CAO Zhi-guo 2022, 20 (3):  130-135.  Abstract ( 1075 )   PDF (899KB) ( 2136 )   Schistosomiasis is an important parasitic disease that seriously endangers human health and development of economy and society. It has a long history of prevalence and wide distribution in China. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China, great achievements made in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in China have attracted worldwide attention, and the current epidemic situation has been effectively controlled. However, many difficulties in achieving the elimination goal set forth in the outline of “Healthy China 2030” are waiting to overcome. This paper reviews the major progress of schistosomiasis control in China, analyzes the main challenges faced at present, and puts forward the corresponding countermeasures to achieve the goal of elimination as scheduled. Related Articles | Metrics

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Epidemic status and prevention and control progress of cryptosporidiosis in China WANG Xu, SHEN Yu-juan, CAO Jian-ping 2022, 20 (3):  136-148.  Abstract ( 1153 )   PDF (1049KB) ( 4242 )   Protozoa of Cryptosporidium spp. can be transmitted through the activities of humans and animals, causing human cryptosporidiosis, which was considered as one of the six most important pathogens of diarrhea in the world. It is a great threat to children and immunocompromised people, and may cause outbreak of public health events. However, there are no effective drugs or vaccines for the treatment and prevention of this infection at present. Therefore, the prevention and control of cryptosporidiosis is extremely difficult, and has attracted more and more attention around the world. In this paper, we summarized the situation of cryptosporidium infection in human over 30 years since the first case of cryptosporidiosis was reported in China in 1987, discussed the risk factors of Cryptosporidium transmission such as water and food contamination, infection of domestic animals, and seasonal epidemic situation, and introduced the progress, challenges and strategies of cryptosporidiosis control in China. Based on the existing survey and research results, Cryptosporidium spp. that can infect humans are widely distributed in China, and patients of HIV/AIDS or malignant tumor and drug addicts are susceptible population that call for attention. The main pathogenic species include C. hominis and C. parvum.. Considering the risk factors and prevention and control status of cryptosporidiosis, comprehensive prevention and control strategies should be implemented in terms of monitoring networks, prevention and control measures, technologies, water purification and health education, and the "One Health" public health concept should be practiced in all links of "parasites-humans- reservoir host-environment", so as to achieve effective monitoring and control of cryptosporidiosis in China.  Related Articles | Metrics

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Epidemic status and research progress of babesiosis in China CHEN Mu-xin, XUE Jing-bo, AI Lin, et al 2022, 20 (3):  149-157.  Abstract ( 925 )   PDF (1301KB) ( 3041 )   Babesiosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Babesia infection. Babesia is transmitted through tick bites, blood transfusion or organ transplantation, and primarily parasitizes intracellularly in the erythrocytes of humans or other vertebrates. Babesia infecting humans mainly comprises Babesia microti, B. venatorum, B. duncani, B. divergens, etc. Babesiosis distributed worldwidely. This disease occurs more frequently in summer and autumn, yet is a new and rare parasitic disease in China, therefore many patients failed to receive timely treatment due to unavailable sensitive and effective methods for diagnosis of basesiosis in clinic in the past. However, with highly sensitive molecular biology detection techniques being clinically introduced, more cases of babesiosis were identified and reported. This paper reviewed the case reports of human babesiosis in China since 1943, summarized the research progress in diagnosis, treatment and pathogenesis of babesiosis, and analyzed the challenges and prospects for the prevention and control of babesiosis in China. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research progress on human Demodex mites and demodicidosis in China ZHAO Ya-e 2022, 20 (3):  158-164.  Abstract ( 868 )   PDF (993KB) ( 2746 )   Since Demodex was discovered in 1842 by Simon, human beings have experienced a long process of understanding the pathogenicity of Demodex, particularly, the contribution to the identification as well as prevention and control of demodicidosis by Chinese scholars can't be ignored. In this paper, the research progress in pathogenicity confirmation and pathogenic mechanism, diagnosis and detection, prevalence and control, as well as that at the molecular level of Demodex in China were reviewed, aiming at promoting the development of demodicosis prevention and control in greater extent, in order to reduce the harm of demodicosis to Chinese people, and improve the life quality and happiness index of our population. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research progress on the insecticide resistance in the important vector Aedes albopictus of Dengue fever in China LU Na, ZHOU Hong-ning 2022, 20 (3):  165-169.  Abstract ( 886 )   PDF (948KB) ( 1754 )   Dengue is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, and represents one of the important public health problems in China. Aedes albopictus as the important vector of dengue fever widely occur in China. Currently, control of the density of Aedes albopictus primarily relies on use of insecticides, however, long-term spraying insecticide may result in drug resistance of Aedes albopictus. This paper reviewed the research progress of Aedes albopictus resistant to the insecticides, including pyrethroids, carbamates and organophosphorus, in recent years, with attempt to provide reference for rational use and formulation of effective strategies and control measures for this vector in China. Related Articles | Metrics

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Current situation and challenges in constructing national research base for parasitic disease prevention and control in China ZHU Ze-lin, TIAN Tian, HAO Yu-wan, et al 2022, 20 (3):  170-173,180.  Abstract ( 947 )   PDF (877KB) ( 1398 )   Since 2010, the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases(Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research) under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has successively set up research bases for the prevention and control of parasitic diseases, including schistosomiasis, malaria and echinococcosis, in order to improve the national capacity and scientific research level of parasitic disease prevention and control in various provinces and explore new strategies and appropriate technologies for the prevention and control of parasitic diseases. This paper reviewed the development of the scientific research base for parasitic disease prevention and control during the 13th Five-Year Plan, summarized the achievements and experience, analyzed the challenges of sustainable development, and put forward specific suggestions for following tasks.  Related Articles | Metrics

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International aid and cooperation in public health of China: Progress and outlook HUANG Lu-lu, DING Wei, LU Shen-ning, et al 2022, 20 (3):  174-180.  Abstract ( 1088 )   PDF (959KB) ( 1859 )   International health aid represents an important part in foreign aid and foreign policy of China. With continual improvement in the economic development level and health management capacity over the past seven decades after the founding the of People's Republic of China, China has transformed the benefit of the recipient country to an aid donor. The content and mode of foreign aid have also constantly changed, with the range and extension of aid being further expanded and the ability to participate in global health governance being further enhanced. This article provides an overview on the primary course of China's foreign health service aid, sorts out the major ways and contents and analyzes opportunities and challenges of China's foreign public health aid and cooperation, and puts forward certain suggestions on the cooperation and participation in global public health governance of China.  Related Articles | Metrics