[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.