Prevalence and challenges in elimination of schistosomiasis mekongi

doi:10.12140/j.issn.1000-7423.2020.06.014

Abstract

Abstract:

Schistosomiasis mekongi has been a major public health problem in Southeast Asia since its discovery. Although Laos and Cambodia have achieved steady control of schistosomiasis mekongi through continuous prevention and control measures, there are still many challenges and difficulties that hinder the march towards elimination. In addition, with the gradual progression of “the Belt and Road” initiative, there has been an increased risk of schistosomiasis mekongi infection in China, either by case import or via contracting infection among Chinese visitors in those countries. This review summarizes the prevention and control measures and current problems in controlling schistosomiasis mekongi, and discusses the possible negative impact of the disease to China and “the Belt and Road” initiative, in order to provide referential information for future south-south cooperation and elimination of schistosomiasis.

Key words: Schistosomiasis mekongi, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Cambodia, Elimination

CLC Number:

R532.21

WANG Li-ping, QIN Zhi-qiang, LV Shan, LI Shi-zhu, ZHOU Xiao-nong, XU Jing. Prevalence and challenges in elimination of schistosomiasis mekongi[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY AND PARASITIC DISEASES, 2020, 38(6): 758-763.

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