[Investigation on transmitting vectors of visceral leishmaniasis in Jiashi County, Xinjiang].

Objective: To investigate sandfly vectors transmitting visceral leishmaniasis, including species and seasonal distribution in Jiashi county of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Methods: Sandflies were collected in the field, counted and identified. The specimens were dissected to analyze the gonotrophic cycle and to find infection of promastigotes.

[An epidemiological survey of visceral leishmaniasis in Hamangou coal mine area of Korla City, Xinjiang].

Objective: To investigate the epidemiological status of visceral leishmaniasis in Hamangou coal mine area of Korla City of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Methods: Based on a hint of possible existence of patients, a retrospective survey was carried out house by house to find cases with suspected signs/symptoms of the disease. Meanwhile, a survey on current status was conducted, including physical examination (liver and spleen palpation) to those less than 15 years-old, leishmanin skin test and rk39 immunochromatographic strip test for part of the residents.

[Field test of sandfly-catching by light traps and attractants].

Three kinds of light traps, attractants and their combination were used to collect sandflies in Andier township, Minfeng County of Xinjiang. The combined use of carbon dioxide and tungsten lamp showed better attraction effect to sandflies, also an easier way for the separation of insects collected.

[A newly identified endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis in Minfeng county of south Xinjiang II. Investigation on phlebotomine vectors].

Objective: To investigate the transmitting phlebotomine sandfly in Minfeng County, a newly-identified endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis in the south of Talim Pendi of Xinjiang.

Methods: Sandflies were collected using routine methods in and around the Yatonggusi village of Andier Township. The sandflies were identified to get their composition.

[A newly identified endemic area of visceral leishmaniasis in Minfeng county of South Xinjiang I. epidemiological survey].

Objective: To investigate the epidemiological status of visceral leishmaniasis in Minfeng county, a newly identified endemic area in south Xinjiang, China.

Methods: Based on a hint of possible existence of patients, a retrospective survey was carried out house by house in Andier Township of the county to find cases with suspected signs/symptoms of the disease in the past 20 years including those died. Meanwhile, a survey on current status was conducted, including physical examination(liver and spleen palpation) to those under 15 years-old, leishmanin skin test and rk39 immunochromatographic strip test for part of the residents.