[Analysis of schistosomiasis situation at a surveillance site in Kailhua County, Zhejiang Province from 2008 to 2014].

OBJECTIVE

To master the dynamics of schistosomiasis situation in Kaihua County, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the prevention and control scheme.

METHODS

According to the "Schistosomiasis Monitoring Work Program in Zhejiang Province", the Oncomelania hupensis snail status, schistosome infections of residents and livestock, and the influencing factors were investigated.

RESULTS

Totally 62 snail sites were discovered, the area with snails was 2.30 hm2, the snail density was 0.023 snail/0.1 m2, and the snail status declined with time. No schistosome infected snails, local residents, mobile people or livestock were found.

CONCLUSION

The endemic situation of schistosomiasis is stable in Kaihua County, but the surveillance of snail situation and mobile population is still needed.