Effect of comprehensive measures on schistosomiasis control in an aquaculture zone

Objective To evaluate the effect of comprehensive measures on the control of schistosomiasis in an aquaculture zone,so as to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis control strategy in special environments.Methods From 2003 to 2012,the comprehensive control measures including individual prevention,detection and treatment of schistosomiasis patients,environmental modification,and health education were implemented in an aquaculture zone of Luyang Lake,Jiangdu District of Yangzhou City,Jiangsu Province. The changes in human morbidity of schistosomiasis and the status of Oncomelania snailswere investigated annually.ResultsNo acute infection of Schistosoma japonicum was detected for successive 10 years,and only 5 cases of chronic infection were found in the latest 5 years in the aquaculture zone. Since 2007,no snail habitats were found.Conclusion The comprehensive control measures are effective.