Abstract: 　To investigate the role of rodents in the transmission of schistosomiasis in endemic areas in Yunnan Province.[Methods]Kato-Katz method was used to study the infection rate of rodents,humans and domestic animals.[Results] The infection rate was 0 9%(32/3 411)for rodents,15 6%(461/2 964) for humans,and 9.6% (239/2 482),for domestic animals.The EPG() was 5 8 for rodents,1 8 for humans,0 1 for cattle,0 1 for horses and 0 02 for pigs.[Conclusion]The rodents played a minor role in the transmission of schistosomiasis in the plateau area of Yunnan province. [WT5”FZ]

Key words: Rodents, Schistosoma japonicum, Yunnan Province