Schistosomiasis in the People's Republic of China : from control to elimination /
| Άλλοι συγγραφείς: | , , , |
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| Μορφή: | Ηλ. βιβλίο |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
Elsevier Ltd.,
2016.
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| Σειρά: | Advances in parasitology ;
v. 92. |
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| Διαθέσιμο Online: | Full Text via HEAL-Link |
Πίνακας περιεχομένων:
- Front Cover; Advances in Parasitology; SERIES EDITOR; Advances in Parasitology Schistosomiasis in The People's Republic of China: from Control to Elimination; Copyright; Contents; CONTRIBUTORS; Preface: Elimination of Schistosomiasis Japonica in The People's Republic of China: The Last Leg; REFERENCES; One
- Evolution of the National Schistosomiasis Control Programmes in The People's Republic of China; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. HISTORICAL EVOLUTION OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL; 2.1 Preparation stage (1950-55); 2.1.1 Set up of control infrastructure; 2.1.2 Understanding the epidemiology
- 2.2 Mass campaign stage focussed on snail control (1956-85)2.2.1 Understanding the endemic status and characteristics of schistosomiasis across The People's Republic of China; 2.2.2 Strengthening control agencies and guidance on control activities; 2.2.3 Mass campaign focussed on snail control; 2.2.4 Achievements and lessons learnt; 2.3 Morbidity control stage boosted by international cooperation (1986-2003); 2.3.1 Morbidity control strategy and pilot studies; 2.3.2 World Bank loan project; 2.3.3 Achievements and lessons
- 2.4 Comprehensive strategy to block schistosomiasis transmission (2004-present)2.4.1 Formulation of comprehensive strategy to block schistosomiasis transmission; 2.4.2 National control programme implementing comprehensive strategy; 2.4.3 Achievements and lessons learnt; 3. DEVELOPMENT OF MAJOR CONTROL TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES; 3.1 Drugs; 3.1.1 Chemical drugs; 3.1.2 Alternative treatments; 3.2 Diagnostic tools; 3.2.1 Parasitological methods; 3.2.2 Immunological assays; 3.3 Snail control; 3.3.1 Physical methods; 3.3.1.1 Agricultural activities; 3.3.1.2 Water resources development projects
- 3.3.1.3 Forestry projects3.3.2 Chemical methods; 3.4 Control of reservoir hosts; 4. EXPERIENCE AND LESSONS LEARNT FROM SCHISTOSOMIASIS CONTROL PROGRAMME; 4.1 Strong political will and multisectoral collaboration; 4.2 Scientific control strategies and effective intervention measures; 4.3 Vertical control program and sufficient workforce; 4.4 Epidemiological surveys and surveillance; 5. CHALLENGES; 5.1 Extensive and complicated snail habitats; 5.2 Management of different sources of infection; 5.3 Unbalanced implementation of integrated strategy; 5.4 Unavailability of sensitive diagnostic tools
- 5.5 Weak surveillance and active response system6. PROSPECT; APPENDIX; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; REFERENCES; Two
- Epidemiological Features and Effectiveness of Schistosomiasis Control Programme in Lake and Marshland Region ... ; 1. INTRODUCTION; 2. BACKGROUND; 3. ENDEMIC CHARACTERISTICS; 3.1 Natural environmental factors; 3.2 Infectious sources; 3.3 Distribution of snails; 3.4 Water contact; 3.5 Infection with schistosomes; 4. PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES; 4.1 Snail control; 4.1.1 Reclamation and cultivation for eliminating snail
