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    05 March 2018, Volume 30 Issue 1
    Remain true to our original aspiration for farewell to the God of Plague, compose the new chapter for the national schistosomiasis control programme scientifically—Commemoration of 60th anniversary of publishing Chairman Mao Zedong's two poems "Farewell to the God of Plague"
    ZHOU Xiao-Nong, LI Shi-Zhu, HONG Qing-Biao, YANG Kun, LV Shan, XU Jing
    2018, 30(1):  1-4. 
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    This paper reviews the huge promotion of Chairman Mao Zedong’s two poems entitled “Farewell to the God of Plague” which were published 60 years ago, and the great achievements of the national schistosomiasis control programme in China. The publication of the two poems promotes the establishment of the mechanism for the national schistosomiasis control programme in China, and in addition, the schistosomiasis control spirit of the people from Yujiang County is still the source of power for the promotion of transferring the schistosomiasis control to elimination stage in China. Now, that we commemorate the 60th anniversary of publishing Chairman Mao Zedong’s two poems entitled “Farewell to the God of Plague” means we remain the true to our original aspiration to serve the people forever, which is also to promote the progress of schistosomiasis elimination in China according to the law, the scientific principle, and local conditions, so as to contribute our efforts for realizing the healthy China’s dream.
    Development and role of Regional Network for Asian Schistosomiasis and Other Helminth Zoonoses
    ZHANG Li-Juan, XU Jing, LV Shan, LI Hong-Mei, GUAN Ya-Yi, ZHOU Xiao-Nong
    2018, 30(1):  5-8. 
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    The Regional Network for Asian Schistosomiasis and Other Helminth Zoonoses (RNAS+) plays an important role in promoting the research and control of helminthes in Asia. The development course of RNAS+ is summarized in this article and the information of RNAS+ annual meeting is collected. The questionnaire survey and expert interview are used to evaluate the role of RNAS+ in promoting the prevention and control of helminthes in various Asian countries. The experience of RNAS+ operation and its future development are summarized.
    Control of imported mosquito?borne diseases under the Belt and Road Initiative
    WANG Sheng-Qiang, YANG Meng-Meng, ZHU Guo-Ding, SUN Li-Xin, GENG He-Yuan, CAO Jun, YANG Hai-Tao
    2018, 30(1):  9-13. 
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    Mosquito is a vector of many infectious diseases, and it is recognized a leading killer of human in the world. After the Belt and Road Initiative launches, more are countries involved and the international communication and cooperation are significantly growing in China. Therefore, the risk of imported infectious diseases is increasing as well, some mosquito?borne diseases which have been well controlled or seldom seen in China, will be more risky to cause locally transmission from imported cases and become the threat to people’s health in China. This paper reviews the risk of major imported mosquito borne?diseases to China, and discusses the control strategy as well, so as to provide the suggestion for entry?exit inspection and control of imported mosquito?borne diseases in China.
    Cost-effectiveness of comprehensive schistosomiasis control strategy with focus on cattle and sheep removal in Junshan District, Yueyang City
    YANG Ya, LI Jian-Bing, LIU Hao, LI Shi-Gui, HE Zhong, CAI Bin, LI Lin-Han, CHENG Wan-Ting, YANG Yu, ZHOU Jie, LI Zhi-Yang, REN Guang-Hui, LUO Zhi-Hong, ZHOU Yi-Biao, JIANG Qing-Wu
    2018, 30(1):  14-17,31. 
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    Objective To evaluate the cost?effectiveness of comprehensive schistosomiasis control measures with focus on total removal of cattle and sheep in Juanshan District, Yueyang City. Methods The schistosome infection status of human, cattle, sheep and Oncomelania hupensis snails and costs of control measures were gathered during the period of 2006 to 2016. The costs for different periods and cost?effectiveness ratios were calculated. Results The prevalence of schistosome infection in residents in the pilot villages decreased from 3.44% in 2006 to 0 in 2016. The annual costs of schistosomiasis prevention and control were 4 708 500 yuan from 2006 to 2008, 5 094 700 yuan from 2009 to 2012 and 9 522 700 yuan from 2013 to 2016. The cost?effectiveness analysis showed that the average annual cost of reduction in the residents’ infection rate by 1% were 79 500 yuan from 2006 to 2008, 101 200 yuan from 2009 to 2012, and 95 200 yuan from 2013 to 2016, respectively. Conclusion The comprehensive schistosomiasis control strategy with focus on cattle and sheep removal in Junshan District is cost effective, which could be extended to other lake and marshland schistosomiasis endemic areas.
    Research on living status of Oncomelania hupensis in autumn and winter and its correlates in Eastern Dongting Lake area
    CHENG Wan-Ting, PAN Xiang, YANG Ya, YANG Yu, LI Lin-Han, HE Zhong, CAI Bin, WAN Wei, JIANG Jie, JIANG Qing-Wu, ZHOU Yi-Biao
    2018, 30(1):  18-21,36. 
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    Objective To explore the dynamic changes of Oncomelania hupensis snail densities in autumn and winter and the relationship between hydrological and meteorological factors and snail growth and decline. Methods From Octobers to Decembers of 2007 to 2014, a bottomland close to eastern Dongting Lake was selected as the study field. The snails and elevation of the points were surveyed, and the hydrological and meteorological data were collected. The snail densities and death rates of every month were calculated. The meteorological and hydrological data were described, and the relationship between the snail densities and associated factors were fitted by the multiple regression model. Results The snail density was highest in October 2012 (41.88 per 0.1 m2) and lowest in November 2008 (1.23 per 0.1 m2). The snail mortality was highest in November 2008 (73.72%) and lowest in October 2012(1.09%). The multiple regression model found a linear relationship between hydrological and meteorological factors and snail densities. The correlation coefficient between the prediction of ln(snail density) and its measurements by using this model was 0.927 (P = 0.001). Conclusion The average minimum temperature in January and time of starting flood have an obvious influence on the snail densities in autumn and winter.
    Changes of serum anti-schistosome antibody levels in schistosomiasis japonica patients after treatment
    HU He-Hua, ZHANG Xia, ZHANG Chun-Bin, YAO Yi-Bin, CUI Cai-Xia, LI Xia, WEN Xiao-Hong, LIU Jun, XIAO Chuan-Yun, LIU Xiong, CAO Chun-Li
    2018, 30(1):  22-25. 
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    Objective To investigate the changes of serum anti?schistosome antibody titers in schistosomiasis japonica patients after treatment, in order to provide the evidence for formulating the schistosomiasis surveillance program in marshland and lake regions. Methods Upon prospective cohort study, the stool examination positive schistosomiasis patients and blood examination positive suspected patients (the titer was more than 1∶80, including 1∶80) were selected as the research objects in Jiangling County in 2014, and they received the 2?day praziquantel therapy. Half year, one year and two years after the treatment, their blood samples and fecal samples were collected for IHA anti?schistosome antibody detections and schistosome egg and miracidium detections. Results In 2014, the stool examination positives were 251, and the majority of them were over 41 years old, accounting for 93.23% (234/251); 581 cases of high antibody titers were detected by the IHA method, and the majority of them were over 41 years old, accounting for 89.16% (518/581). Half year, one year and two years after the treatment, among the stool examination positives, the negative conversion rates of stool positives were 99.60% (250/251), 100% (239/239) and 100% (234/234) respectively and the negative conversion rates of antibody positives were 21.91% (55/251), 64.11% (156/239) and 76.89% (193/234) respectively. In the high antibody titer positives, the negative conversion rates were 38.04% (221/581), 64.11% (359/560), and 77.86% (429/551) respectively, Half year, one year and two years after the treatment. There were statistically significant differences among the antibody negative conversion rates by [χ2] test ([χ2] = 77.538, 183.412, 25.469 respectively, all [P<0.001]). The geometric mean values of antibody titers of different durations between 2 groups were analyzed by 2?independent?samples T test, and the geometric mean values of antibody titers between the 2 groups were different before the treatment ([t=23.576, P<0.01]), but the geometric mean values of antibody titers between the 2 groups were not different 6 months, 1 year and 2 years after the treatment ([t=-0.046, 1.165, -0.132, P=0.964,] 0.245, 0.895 respectively). Conclusions The levels of serum anti?schistosome antibody degrade slowly in schistosomiasis japonica patients after the treatment, and the results of IHA tests cannot distinguish the current schistosome infection from previous schistosome infection. Therefore, it is necessary to develop the specific diagnostic technology for schistosome infection in order to meet the need of monitoring.
    Establishment and application of quality control system for detection of schistosomiasis in Jiangsu Province II Evaluation of pathogenic detection capacity of county-level personnel
    ZHANG Jian-Feng, YAO Yun-Yi, XIONG Chun-Rong, ZHAO Song, FENG Yun, WANG Xin-Yao, LI Wei
    2018, 30(1):  26-31. 
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    Objective To evaluate the pathogenic detection capacity of county?level organizations in Jiangsu Province, and to improve the field schistosomiasis detection capacity of professional personnel, thus to provide the technical support for the construction of quality control system of schistosomiasis field detection. Method The eggs of Schistosoma japonicum were obtained from rabbit schistosomiasis models and were produced into suspensions at four different concentrations. The county?level workers were invited to hatch the eggs, and the accuracy, detection error rate and omission rate were compared between the detection results and the standard results. The single?blind method was used in the capacity examination. Result A total of 560 suspensions were detected by 28 counties (districts, cities), and 283 positive samples and 203 negative samples were detected. The total accuracy was 86.79%, total error rate was 9.38%, and total omission rate was 15.77%. The difference between the detection result and standard result was statistically significant([χ2] = 12.99, P < 0.01). Twenty out of 28 counties (districts, cities) had omission detections, accounting for 71.43%; and 13 had fault detections, accounting for 46.43%. The error rates of workers from the river marshland, hilly areas, water networks, and lake marshland ranged from 4.55% to 43.75%, and the difference was statistically significant ([χ2] = 30.34, P < 0.01). The omission rate ranged from 4.17% to 20.45%, and the difference was not statistically significant ([χ2] = 5.09, P = 0.17). The error rates and omission rates of workers from the transmission control areas and transmission interruption areas were 7.50%, 13.33% and 10.42%, 17.13%, respectively, and the differences were not statistically significant ([χ2] = 0.229, 0.575, both P > 0.05). The error rates and omission rates of workers from the areas with or without at least ten years history of transmission control were 11.81%, 5.00% and 16.67%, 14.17%, respectively, and the differences were not statistically significant ([χ2] = 2.804, 2.848, both P > 0.05). The error rates of workers from the areas with or without at least ten years history of transmission interruption were 11.54% and 10.00%, respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant ([χ2] = 0.069, P = 0.792), while the correspondent omission rates were 10.90% and 35.00% respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ([χ2] = 17.364, P < 0.01). Conclusion The detection error and omission exist in the schistosomiasis examinations in the county?level organizations in Jiangsu Province, and therefore, the field pathogen detection capacity of the professional personnel needs to be further improved.
    Epidemiological analysis of malaria prevalence in Jiangsu Province in 2016
    ZHOU Hua-Yun, WANG Wei-MIng, ZHU Guo-Ding, CAO Yuan-Yuan, GU Ya-Ping, XU Sui, ZHANG Chao, LU Feng, CAO Jun
    2018, 30(1):  32-36. 
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    Objective To understand the malaria epidemic situation and characteristics in Jiangsu Province in 2016, so as to provide the evidence for formulating and adjusting the strategy and measures for malaria elimination. Methods The data of malaria cases in Jiangsu Province in 2016 were collected from China’s Routine Diseases Surveillance Information System (CRDSIS) and analyzed statistically. Results Totally, 308 malaria cases were reported in Jiangsu Province in 2016, and the cases decreased by 23.95% compared to 405 malaria cases in 2015. Except for 1 malaria case that was caused by blood transfusion, the rest patients were all imported. Among the 308 cases, 237 were infected with Plasmodium falciparum, 11 were infected with P. vivax, 8 were infected with P. malariae, 51 were infected with P. ovale, and 1 was mixed infection. Among all the cities in Jiangsu Province, the numbers of imported cases of Nantong (53 cases), Huai’an (41 cases), Taizhou (40 cases), Lianyungang (36 cases) and Yangzhou (29 cases) ranked in the top 5, and the total malaria cases in the five cities accounted for 64.61%. Conclusions There were no local malaria cases in Jiangsu Province for 5 consecutive years up to 2016. Although the imported cases decreased slightly compared to those in 2015, we still should strengthen the surveillance of imported malaria cases as well as improve malaria diagnosis and treatment abilities for related personnel at all levels of medical institutions. Also we should focus on the Plasmodium check, focus survey and disposal to realize the aim of malaria elimination in Jiangsu Province in time.
    Analysis of population genetic diversity of mosquitoes from Shandong Province based on mitochondrial DNA cytochrome oxidase subunit Ⅰgene fragment
    GUO Xiu-Xia, CHENG Peng, LIU Li-Juan, ZHANG Chong-Xing, WANG Hai-Fang, WANG Huai-Wei, GONG Mao-Qing, MA Jun
    2018, 30(1):  37-41. 
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    Objective To explore the characteristics of gene sequence of mtDNA?COⅠ of Culex pipiens pallens from different geographical regions in Shandong Province and different resistant strains from the lab and five common mosquito species, and analyze the genetic diversity of these mosquitoes. Methods Adult mosquitoes were collected from Jinan, Jining, Qingdao cities and other places in Shandong Province. The sensitive, dichlorvos?resistant, pyrethroid?resistant and propoxur?resistant strains were reared in the lab. Five species of mosquito (Cx. pipiens pallens, Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, Anopheles sinensis, Aedes albopictus, and Armigeres subalbatus) were collected from Jining City and identified in the lab. mtDNA?COⅠwas specifically amplified by PCR and sequenced. The gene sequences were compared and analyzed by the biological information systems, and the phylogenetic tree was constructed. Results The amplified mtDNA?COⅠfragments of Cx. pipiens pallens from eight different cities and four different resistant strains were 528 bp in length, with 67.4% A+T contents and two mutation sites. The nucleotide sequence homology among the different geographic strains was 99.95% and the gene sequences of the four resistant strains were the same, showing a high homogeny. The amplified mtDNA?COⅠfragments of the five species of mosquitoes were 528 bp with 408 conserved sites, 120 variable sites, 42 parsimony informative sites and 78 singleton sites. The A+T contents were between 65.7% and 68.0%. The nucleotide sequence homology among the different mosquito species was between 86.17% and 92.05%, and the molecular identification was consistent with the traditional morphological identification. The molecular phylogenetic study showed that the different species were clustered at their own branch at the species and genus levels, while genera Armigeres was distantly related to the others. Conclusion mtDNA?COⅠcould not serve as the molecular marker to analyze the population genetic variation and phylogenesis of Cx. pipiens pallens from different geographical regions and different resistant strains, but it has species and genus specificities, which could be used for the identification of the mosquito species and genus.
    Schistosoma japonicum heat shock protein 60 enhances regulatory T cell immunosuppressive function by promoting the expressions of IL-10 and TGF-β
    QI Qian-Qian, WANG Xiao-Fan, ZHANG Li-Na, DONG Li-Yang, ZHU Ji-Feng, CHEN Xiao-Jun, XU Zhi-Peng, LI Ya-Lin, LIU Feng, ZHOU Sha, SU Chuan
    2018, 30(1):  42-46,61. 
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    Objective To explore the possible mechanisms by which Schistosoma japonicum heat shock protein 60 (SjHSP60) enhances CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cell (Treg) immunosuppressive function. Methods An in vitro method was used to investigate the effect of SjHSP60 on Treg immunosuppressive activity. Co?cultures in transwells and in vitro suppression assay were performed to investigate how SjHSP60 enhanced the immunosuppressive function of Tregs. Intracellular cytokine staining combined with flow cytometry was used to detect Treg?expressing IL?10 and TGF?β, and flow cytometry was also used to analyze the expressions of Foxp3 and CTLA?4 in Tregs. Results SjHSP60 enhanced the immunosuppressive function of Tregs. Soluble cytokines IL?10 and TGF?β mediated inhibitory activity of SjHSP60?triggered Tregs. SjHSP60 induced significant increases in both IL?10 and TGF?β expressions of Tregs. Further investigation showed significant increased Foxp3 and CTLA?4 in SjHSP60?trggered Tregs. Conclusion SjHSP60 enhances Treg immunosuppressive function by promoting the expressions of IL?10 and TGF?β, possibly due to SjHSP60?mediated induction of Foxp3 and CTLA?4 in Tregs.
    Study on the ARIMA model application to predict echinococcosis cases in China
    TAN En-Li, WANG Zheng-Feng, ZHOU Wen-Ce, LI Shi-Zhu, LU Yan, AI Lin, CAI Yu-Chun, TENG Xue-Jiao, ZHANG Shun-Xian, DANG Zhi-Sheng, YANG Chun-Li, CHEN Jia-Xu, HU Wei, ZHOU Xiao-Nong, TIAN Li-Guang
    2018, 30(1):  47-53. 
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    Objective To predict the monthly reported echinococcosis cases in China with the autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) model, so as to provide a reference for prevention and control of echinococcosis. Methods SPSS 24.0 software was used to construct the ARIMA models based on the monthly reported echinococcosis cases of time series from 2007 to 2015 and 2007 to 2014, respectively, and the accuracies of the two ARIMA models were compared. Results The model based on the data of the monthly reported cases of echinococcosis in China from 2007 to 2015 was ARIMA (1, 0, 0) (1, 1, 0)12, the relative error among reported cases and predicted cases was -13.97%, AR (1) = 0.367 (t = 3.816, P < 0.001), SAR (1) = -0.328 (t = -3.361, P = 0.001), and Ljung?Box Q = 14.119 (df = 16, P = 0.590). The model based on the data of the monthly reported cases of echinococcosis in China from 2007 to 2014 was ARIMA (1, 0, 0)(1, 0, 1)12, the relative error among reported cases and predicted cases was 0.56%, AR (1) = 0.413 (t = 4.244, P < 0.001), SAR (1) = 0.809 (t = 9.584, P < 0.001), SMA (1) = 0.356 (t = 2.278, P = 0.025), and Ljung?Box Q = 18.924 (df = 15, P = 0.217). Conclusions The different time series may have different ARIMA models as for the same infectious diseases. It is needed to be further verified that the more data are accumulated, the shorter time of predication is, and the smaller the average of the relative error is. The establishment and prediction of an ARIMA model is a dynamic process that needs to be adjusted and optimized continuously according to the accumulated data, meantime, we should give full consideration to the intensity of the work related to infectious diseases reported (such as disease census and special investigation).
    Effectiveness evaluation of dynamic automatic identification system (device) of Schistosoma japonicum miracidia
    GAO Yuan, YANG Pei-Cai, YANG Su, XU Fei
    2018, 30(1):  54-56. 
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    Objective To develop a dynamic automatic identification system (device) of Schistosoma japonicum miracidia to achieve the automatic detection and improve the detection rate and efficiency of schistosome miracidia. Methods The dynamic automatic identification system (device) of S. japonicum miracidia was composed of an optical stereoscope, a digital camera, dynamic automatic tracking recognition software, and a computer. Under different conditions, the detection rates and efficiency of the system were compared with those of five professional persons. Results The basic function of the system was to identify, label and warn the miracidia of S. japonicum, and the records could be saved automatically. The laboratory tests showed that the missing rate of the system was 0. The total consistent rates of the manual detection were 74.67% and 66.67% in the condition with and without water bug, while the total consistent rates of the system were 100.00% and 96.67%, respectively ([χ2] = 9.634, 11.081, both P < 0.01). Conclusions The system is much superior to manual detection in the accuracy and speed, and the system could completely replace the manual detection. Therefore, the system could be used in the field and basic research of schistosomiasis.
    Survey of knowledge and practice of residents about schistosomiasis prevention and control in endemic areas of Jingzhou City
    LI Yan-Wei, HU He-Hua, HE Zheng-Wen, XU Zhao-Gang, ZHANG Chun-Bin, ZHOU Xiao-Shan, LI Yao, LIU Rong, DONG Hui-Fen, ZHAO Qin-Ping
    2018, 30(1):  57-61. 
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    Objective To investigate the knowledge and practice of residents about schistosomiasis prevention and control in endemic areas of Jingzhou City, Hubei Province after the disease transmission being controlled, so as to provide the valuable information for formulating an efficient health education and intervention strategy. Methods The residents were selected by using the cluster sampling method and investigated with questionnaires in Jiangling County and Gong’an County, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province, and the data were analyzed by using the descriptive analysis method, Chi?square tests and logistic regression. Results In a total, 826 available questionnaires were obtained with 100% of valid rate. Among them, 97.0% of the interviewee knew schistosomiasis, and 86.3% knew that the infection happened by contacting water containing cercariae. The residents in elder age (41-84 years) had higher awareness rates than the residents in lower age (6-17 years), about the regions of epidemic area ([χ2] = 57.860), infection route of schistosomiasis ([χ2] = 87.045), advanced schistosomiasis symptoms ([χ2] = 27.268) and Oncomelania hupensis being as intermediate host ([χ2] = 55.856) (all P < 0.05). The males had higher awareness rates of epidemic areas than the females ([χ2] = 13.442, P < 0.05). For personal behavior, 36.6% of the interviewee had experience of contacting lake or pond water many times a day, and 66.5% had the willingness to participate in schistosomiasis health education. Conclusion In the investigation areas, Jiangling County and Gong’an County, the awareness rates of the residents about schistosomiasis prevention and control are higher, and we should strengthen the health education and behavior intervention, especially in the students of middle and primary schools to help them have the self?protection ability efficiently.
    Epidemiological analysis of malaria surveillance in Jinan City from 2012 to 2016
    ZHAO Xiao-Dong, HAN Du-Ju, YU Qiu-Yan, XU Shu-Hui
    2018, 30(1):  62-64. 
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    Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of malaria reported in the malaria surveillance system in Jinan City from 2012 to 2016, so as to provide the evidence for improving the ability of diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of malaria. Methods The data of all reported malaria cases in the malaria surveillance system were retrospectively analyzed. Results From 2012 to 2016, 91 malaria cases were found in Jinan City, of which one patient died. All the cases were imported and 95.60% (87 cases) of them came from Africa (note: most of the people were Chinese residents who had been in Africa for the export of labor service and came back China). Falciparum malaria accounted for the most (82.42%, 75 cases). All the cases were adult males, and were mainly migrant workers. The median time from onset to being confirmedly diagnosed was 5 days, and the median time from seeing a doctor to being diagnosed was 1 day. The medical institutions where the patients first visited were mainly municipal medical institutions (42 cases, 46.15%). The misdiagnosis rate was 100% in village clinics and township health centers (8/8 and 2/2, respectively). The misdiagnosis rate was lowest in the municipal medical institutions (3/42, 7.14%). There were 41 malaria patients (45.05%) with complications. Conclusions The situation of overseas imported malaria in Jinan City is becoming more and more serious. It is necessary to further strengthen the related professional training for doctors and strengthen the multi?sectoral cooperation for health education, etc. in order to find the cases in time and conduct the active standardized treatment, so as to prevent the second generation cases.

    Overwintering surveillance of Culex pipiens pallens in Shandong Province
    YAN Dong-Mei, SHI Gui-Hong, LI Huai-Ju, ZHANG Chong-Xing, WEI Dong-Dong, LIU Bo
    2018, 30(1):  65-67,71. 
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    Objective To understand the ecological habits of Culex pipiens pallens in Shandong Province in winter. Methods From December 2015 to January 2016, the overwintering conditions of Cx. pipiens pallens were investigated in Shandong Province. Results In Shandong Province, in rural districts, the overwintering places of Cx. pipiens pallens were basements, wells and caves; and in urban areas, they were air raid shelters, holes of city walls, sewers and flower cellars. Conclusion In Shandong Province, the overwintering places of Cx. pipiens pallens are mainly basements and holes, which are under high temperature and humidity, and away from light. Its larvae cannot overwinter.

    Epidemic status of human key parasitic diseases in Tongcheng City, Anhui Province
    JIANG Long-Zhi
    2018, 30(1):  68-71. 
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    Objective To understand the current status of key parasitic diseases in Tongcheng City, so as to provide an epidemiological reference for formulating the scientific planning for "13th Five?year" parasitic diseases prevention and control. Methods The villages of different levels in Tongcheng City were sampled to investigate the infection of parasitic diseases of residents aged three or more years. Soil?transmitted nemathelminth, intestinal protozoa and Enterobius vermicularis were investigated by the Kato?Katz technique (a fecal sample seized two), iodine smear method and cellophane tape method, respectively. Meanwhile a questionnaire survey was conducted on the basic situation, knowledge and health behaviors of the residents to soil?transmitted nemathelminth infection. Results Totally 1 023 residents were investigated, and 38 were positive of parasitic infection, with the total infection rate of 3.71%. The soil?transmitted nematodes infection rate was 3.62%, 36 people were infected with hookworm (3.52%), one person was infected with Trichuris trichiura (0.10%), one person was infected with intestinal protozoa (Blastocystis hominis). Ascaris lumbricoides, E. vermicularis and tapeworm infections were not founded. The total awareness rate of prevention knowledge, behavior and attitude was 76.93%. Conclusions The infection rate of soil?transmitted nemathelminth infections is reduced below 5% in Tongcheng City. The main species of parasites is Necator americanus, and the population of the infection is mainly concentrated in the residents over the age of 60 years.

    Investigation of major parasitic diseases and related knowledge, attitude and practice among rural residents in Liyang City
    GUO Yan-Li, ZOU Yong-Gen, XIE Yi-Qing, CHEN Hong, HE Ming-Zhen, LV Lai-Fu, HUANG Li-Zhong, JIN Xiao-Lin
    2018, 30(1):  72-75. 
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    Objective To investigate the prevalence of major parasitic diseases and related knowledge, attitude and practice among rural residents in Liyang City, so as to provide the evidence for formulating appropriate preventive strategies and measures. Methods Three villages were selected from three towns as survey sites, and the residents who were above three years old and had been in the village for over six months were investigated. The Kato?Katz technique was applied to detect intestinal parasite eggs in residents’ feces, and the cellophane anal swab was used to detect Enterobius vermicularis eggs among children aged 3-6 years. The iodine liquid smear and saline smear methods were used to examine intestinal protozoa cysts or trophozoites. Hookworm species were identified by the tube filter paper culture method. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the information on residents’ knowledge, attitude and practice of the prevention and control of major parasitic diseases. Results Totally 759 residents were investigated and tested at the three rural survey sites, and only 2 cases were detected of parasitic infection and the total infection rate was 0.26%. Both cases were mild infections without mixed infection. The total awareness rate of knowledge on ascariasis, trichuriasis and ancylostomiasis was 37.9%, while the awareness rate of knowledge on clonorchiasis was 13.8%. The age and educational level were important factors of the knowledge on prevention and control of parasitic diseases among the residents. The formation rates of washing hands before meal and after using the toilet, and never drinking unboiled water were 83.8% and 92.1%, respectively. Totally 11.6% of the residents usually ate raw or half?cooked freshwater fishes and shrimps, and 53.0% had not the behavior to prepare raw and cooked food using the different chopping boards. The proportions of residents using fresh feces as manure and working in the field with bare feet were 13.8% and 22.8% respectively. The proportions of residents who thought they could, could not, or were not sure to change the risk behaviors and habits of parasitic infections were 40.2%, 28.5% and 31.4%, respectively. Conclusions The infection rate of major parasitic diseases among the rural residents in Liyang City is low, and the awareness rate of knowledge on preventing parasitic diseases is also low. Therefore, the health education on the prevention and control of parasitic diseases should be strengthened to guide them to develop good hygiene, diet and farming habits. The environmental sanitation should be continuously improved to block the endemic of parasitic infection.

    Investigation and morphological observation of Suidasia breeding in flourmills in Huaibei
    CHAI Qiang, HONG Yong, WANG Shao-Sheng, LI Chao-Pin
    2018, 30(1):  76-77,80. 
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    Objective To investigate the Suidasia breeding in the flourmill and further observe its morphological characteristics. Methods The samples were collected from different habitats of a flourmill and then separated, and the chipping was kept. The mites were selected and counted from the chipping under an optical microscope. The mites were made slide samples and identified. Results The mites were identified as Suidasia (including Suidasia nesbitti and Suidasia medanensis). A total of 20 samples were collected in this study, of which 13 were positively detected, with the detection rate of 65%. There were 2 876 mites of Suidasia that were detected from 200 g sample. The average breeding density was 14.38/g. Conclusions It is common that Suidasia breeding in flour, which might cause human acariasis and allergic asthma. Therefore, the effective prevention measures should be taken.

    Preliminary investigation of acaroid mites breeding in commercial food in Hsinchu City, Taiwan Province, China
    TAO Ning, LI Yuan-Zhen, WANG Hui, LI Chao-Pin
    2018, 30(1):  78-80. 
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    Objective To investigate the breeding of acaroid mites in the stored food in Taiwan Province, China. Methods The breeding mites from samples selected from the markets in Hsinchu City, Taiwan Province were separated under a microscope. The isolations were used for slide preparation, then observed and identified under a microscope. Results Among the 39 species samples, 13 species of acaroid mites were isolated from the samples. They belonged to 11 genera of 6 families. They were Acarus siro, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Tyrophagus longior, Aleuroglyphus ovatus, Caloglyphus berlesei, Suidasia nesbitti, Lardoglyphus konoi, Lepidoglyphus destructor, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Chortoglyphus arcuatus, Carpoglyphus lactis, Dermatophagoides farina and Gohieria fuscus. Conclusions There are acaroid mites breeding in the commercial food in Hsinchu City, Taiwan Province, China. Therefore, relevant measures should be taken to control the breeding of acaroid mites.

    Effect of short-term global health training on tropical diseases and its related factors
    LI Hong-Mei, DING Wei, HUANG Lu-Lu, QIAN Ying-Jun, MA Xue-Jiao, GUAN Ya-Yi
    2018, 30(1):  81-83,91. 
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    Objective To investigate the effect of short?term global health training on tropical diseases in China, so as to provide the reference in professional trainings. Methods The study took the short?term global health training project on tropical diseases in China as an example. The structured questionnaires were distributed to each trainee pre? and post?training course. Results A total of 89 trainees were included in the survey, and 68.5% (61 cases) of the trainees were older than 35 years and 85.4% (76 cases) of the trainees came from provincial institutes. The passing rate for the test of global health knowledge was significantly improved from the pre?training test (18.0%, 16/89) to the post one (68.2%, 58/85) ([χ2] = 44.930, P < 0.05). The knowledge of global health was closely related to the professionals’ capacity, i.e., the education level, age, professional title, and experience of international cooperation, but was not statistically related to their genders. Conclusion This kind of short?term trainings not only greatly improves the professionals’ knowledge of tropical diseases control, but also is expected to play a leading role in the international cooperation of global health and tropical diseases control in the future.

    Current situation of human resources of parasitic disease control and prevention organizations in Henan Province
    ZHANG Ya-Lan, ZHU Yan-Kun, CHEN Wei-Qi, DENG Yan, LI Peng
    2018, 30(1):  84-87. 
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    Objective To understand the current status of human resources of parasitic disease control and prevention organizations in Henan Province, so as to provide the reference for promoting the integrative ability of the prevention and control of parasitic diseases in Henan Province. Methods The questionnaires were designed and the method of census was adopted. The information, such as the amounts, majors, education background, technical titles, working years, and turnover in each parasitic disease control and prevention organization was collected by the centers for disease control and prevention (CDCs) at all levels. The data were descriptively analyzed. Results Totally 179 CDCs were investigated, in which only 19.0% (34/179) had the independent parasitic diseases control institution (department). There were only 258 full?time staffs working on parasitic disease control and prevention in the whole province, in which only 61.9% (159/258) were health professionals. Those with junior college degree or below in the health professionals accounted for 60.3% (96/159). Most of them (42.1%) had over 20 years of experience, but 57.9% (92/159) of their technical post titles were at primary level or below. Conclusions The proportion of the health professionals is low in the parasitic disease control and prevention organizations in Henan Province. The human resource construction for parasitic disease control and prevention at all levels should be strengthened.

    Evaluation standards and application for photography of schistosomiasis control theme
    CAO Chun-Li, HONG Qing-Biao, GUO Jing-Ping, LIU Fang, WANG Tian-Ping, LIU Jian-Bing, CHEN Lin, WANG Hao, LIANG You-Sheng, GUO Jia-Gang
    2018, 30(1):  88-91. 
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    Objective To set up and apply the evaluation standards for photography of schistosomiasis control theme, so as to offer the scientific advice for enriching the health information carrier of schistosomiasis control. Methods Through the literature review and expert consultation, the evaluation standard for photography of schistosomiasis control theme was formulated. The themes were divided into 4 projects, such as new construction, natural scenery, working scene, and control achievements. Results The evaluation criteria of the theme photography were divided into the theme (60%), photographic composition (15%), focus exposure (15%), and color saturation (10%). A total of 495 pictures (sets) from 59 units with 77 authors were collected from schistosomiasis epidemic areas national wide. After the first?step screening and second?step evaluation, the prizes of 3 themes of control achievements and new construction, working scene, and natural scenery were selected, such as 6 pictures of first prize, 12 pictures of second prize, 18 pictures of third prize, and 20 pictures of honorable prize. Conclusions The evaluation standards of theme photography should be taken into the consideration of the technical elements of photography and the work specification of schistosomiasis prevention and control. In order to improve the ability of records for propaganda purpose of schistosomiasis control and better play a role of guiding correct propaganda, the training and guidance of photography of professionals should be carried out.

    Final evaluation of medium- and long-term program of schistosomiasis control in Baise City
    DENG Ji-Guang, YU Shui-Lan, NONG Zhi, JIANG Zhi-Hua
    2018, 30(1):  92-93,98. 
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    Objective To evaluate the monitoring results of medium? and long?term program of schistosomiasis control in Baise City, so as to provide the reference for the elimination of schistosomiasis. Methods The data of schistosomiasis control in Baise City from 2004 to 2015 were collected and analyzed. Results By the end of 2015, the total number of regular screening serum tests for schistosomiasis in the planning period was 10 244 person?times, with 649 positive cases. The number of feces tests was 2 158 person?times in the permanent resident population, and the number was 2 683 person?times in the floating population. The Oncomelania hupensis snail survey area was 150.04 hm2, and the accumulated snail control area was 2.03 hm2. No schistosomiasis patients or schistosome?infected snails were found. Conclusion The effect of medium? and long?term program of schistosomiasis control is effective in Baise City, and the criterion of schistosomiasis elimination has been achieved.

    Research status of rhoptry protein of Toxoplasma gondii and its nucleic acid vaccine
    MA Rong, SUN Hui, YAN Ge, WEI Qing-Kuan
    2018, 30(1):  94-98. 
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    At present, there are no ideal drugs and measures in the treatment and prevention of toxoplasmosis. The development of safe, convenient, and strong protective nucleic acid vaccine is an important strategy for prevention and control of toxoplasmosis. The rhoptry protein (ROP) is a large class of proteins secreted by Toxoplasma gondii. ROPs play an important role in the invasion of host cells, the formation of parsitophorous vacuole (PV) and the regulation of proliferation by T. gondii. Thus, ROPs become the most promising candidates of vaccine. In this paper, we summarize the important members of the ROPs, the expression vector and the immunogenicity and immunoprotection of the nucleic acid vaccine in animal experiments.
    Current status and research progress of cysticercosis
    LI Huan-Zhang, ZANG Xin-Zhong, QIAN Men-Bao, XUE Jing-Bo, ZHOU Chang-Hai, CHEN Ying-Dan, TIAN Tian, CAO Chun-Li, LI Shi-Zhu
    2018, 30(1):  99-103. 
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    Cysticercosis refers to a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of pork tapeworm Taenia solium. It is a parasitic zoonosis and listed by the World Health Organization (WHO) as one of the neglected tropical diseases. Cysticercosis is spreading all over the world through globalization and it mainly epidemic in developing countries. In the southwest and minority nationality areas of China, as a result of the low level of medical and health care, and the unchangeable diet custom, there are still many cases of cysticercosis, which is manifested as a local high prevalence. Neuroimaging is the preferred method for cysticercosis diagnosis, and by using CT and MRI scans it is possible to visualise the infecting cysticerci and assess their number and location within the central nervous system (CNS). The immunological assay is also required in the diagnosis. At present, the prevention and control of cysticercosis is still relatively weak. In this paper, the current status and research progress of cysticercosis are reviewed, and further suggestions on the prevention and control of cysticercosis are put forward.
    Advances in surgical operation treatment of hepatic echinococcosis
    AN Yong-De, ZHU Wen-Jun, GUO Ya-Min, HAN Xiu-Min
    2018, 30(1):  104-107. 
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    Echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus and E. multiltilocularis, which mainly violate the liver. And the surgical treatment is an important method to cure the disease at present. However, there are many surgical methods for the treatment of hepatic echinococcosis, and different surgeries with different indications and risks. With the standard of precision surgery and no tumor surgery, the surgical operation is more precise. The innovation of surgical methods makes the operation of curing complex hepatic echinococcosis become true. This paper reviews the surgical methods and indications in clinical practice so as to provide some help for better choice.
    Report of 5 cases of Griesinger syndrome in the elderly
    TAN Dan, KUANG Jian-Hua
    2018, 30(1):  108-109. 
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    There were 5 elderly patients with Griesinger syndrome. There was no specificity in the clinical manifestations of Griesinger syndrome in the elderly. The positive rate of stool hookworm eggs was low, but the gastroscopy could help the diagnosis.