[Current status of human Schistosoma japonicum infection and reinfection in marshland and lake regions of Xinjian County, Jiangxi Province, China].

OBJECTIVE

To understand the dynamics of human infection and reinfection of Schistosoma japonicum after chemotherapy in marshland and lake endemic regions so as to provide the evidence for developing a cost-effective control strategy.

METHODS

From 2007 to 2011, the schistosome infection, intensities and reinfection of population were investigated and the results were analyzed dynamically in Caohui Village, a national schistosomiasis surveillance site in Changyi Township, Xinjian County, Jiangxi Province, China.

RESULTS

The schistosome infection rate was 3.55% and the mean intensity was 1.56 in 2007, and the schistosome infection rate was 1.52% and the mean intensity was 1.60 in 2011. The reinfection rates were 2.70%, 9.09% and 2.47% in 2009, 2010, and 2011, respectively.

CONCLUSION

The schistosomiasis endemic situation shows a downtrend in the village. However, the reinfection is still serious; therefore, we should strengthen the research of risk factors of reinfection and control them.