[Current status of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District, Nanjing City, 2013].

OBJECTIVE

To understand the current status of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District, Nanjing City, so as to provide the evidence for its appropriate treatment.

METHOD: An epidemiological investigation and medical examinations were carried out based on the national standard for the people who either had been already identified as advanced schistosomiasis or were new suspects.

RESULTS

There were 55 cases of advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District, 2013. Among them, 51 cases (92.73%) were splenomegaly type and 4 cases (7.27%) were ascites type. Fifty-three cases (96.36%) were clinically cured, 1 case (1.82%) was in the stable condition and 1 case (1.82%) still needed further treatment. In terms of the age, the youngest was 49 years and the oldest was 86 years. The gender distribution was male accounting for 58.18% (32 cases) and female 41.82% (23 cases).

CONCLUSION

The condition of patients with advanced schistosomiasis in Pukou District, Nanjing City is complicated. The investigation and treatment to the patients should be conducted regularly.