Objective: To understand the dynamic endemic situation of schistosomiasis in Nanjing City, 2015, so as to provide evidences for policy-making of schistosomiasis control.
Methods: According to The National Scheme of Schistosomiasis Surveillance (2014), the endemic situation of schistosomiasis was monitored in 11 national surveillance sites in Nanjing.
Results: The positive rates of serological (IHA) and stool examinations were 2.97% (97/3 269) and 0 for local residents, and 0.52％ (12/2 298) and 0 for migrant people, respectively. No schistosome-infected livestock was found. Totally 147.295 3 hm area with snails were found, but no schistosome-infected snails were discovered.
Conclusions: The endemic situation of schistosomiasis declines greatly in Nanjing City in 2015. However, the control work still should be strengthened to consolidate the achievements of schistosomiasis control.
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