Progress and challenges on global schistosomiasis control

doi:10.12140/j.issn.1000-7423.2021.04.015

Abstract

Abstract:

Schistosomiasis is distributed worldwide and listed as one of the neglected tropical diseases by the World Health Organization. Although many countries have made certain achievements in the prevention and control of schistosomiasis, there are still many challenges for global elimination of the disease due to the complex life cycle of schistosomes, limited health resources, and unitary prevention and control measure. This review systematically summarizes the current status of global schistosomiasis epidemic, the goals, main strategies and measures for prevention and control, analyzes the current challenges and proposes pertinent recommendations, in order to provide reference for the professionals in schistosomiasis control and management.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Global disease, Current status, Strategy, Measure

CLC Number:

R532.21

HONG Zhong, WU Ling-ling, WANG Li-ping, XU Jing. Progress and challenges on global schistosomiasis control[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY AND PARASITIC DISEASES, 2021, 39(4): 514-519.

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