Objective: To understand the situation of imported schistosomiasis in non-endemic areas along the Yangtze River in Changshu City, so as to provide the evidence for formulating and adjusting control measures.
Methods: The data of snails and schistosomiasis patients in Changshu City from 2006 to 2015 were collected and analyzed.
Results: Totally 1 650 residents of Changshu City were tested by serum tests from 2006 to 2015, and 35 cases were positive, with a positive rate of 2.12%. No positive cases were found in etiological tests. No snails were found.
Conclusions: No imported schistosomiasis cases are found in the areas along the Yangtze River in Changshu City, but the infection source is still possible to be imported, and the surveillance work should be strengthened.
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