Schistosomiasis Control in China

The successful example of Jiangxi province
1. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-3-030-25604-3
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, Band 11, 204 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 335 g

Reihe: Parasitology Research Monographs

This book covers all details for a successful control and elimination strategy against propagation of deadly liver and intestinal flukes of the genus Schistosoma in China. Cancer due to schistosomiasis is still common in subtropical countries and affords hundred thousands of human and animal deaths per year. Expert authors play close attention to the biology and morphologic aspects of Schistosoma species as well as the history and status quo of schistosomiasis epidemiology. In a unique way, the present work illustrates the need to involve strategic measurements, and to control both adult worms and larval parasite stages. With a special focus on Jiangxi Province, the authors present an effective management plan, ranging from intermediate host snail control to diagnostic tools, medical aid, as well as public health education. This approach from China can be used as blueprint in other countries hit by the same worm infections. The contents of this book will thus be meaningful for academics and practitioners in the fields of parasitology, public health, as well as human and veterinary medicine.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wu, Zhongdao

Mehlhorn, Heinz

Liu, Yiwen

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Medizinische Parasitologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Epidemiologie, Medizinische Statistik
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Präventivmedizin, Gesundheitsförderung, Medizinisches Screening
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Parasitologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin Veterinärmedizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Schistosomes: Trematode Worms That Endanger Still Today Millions of Humans and Animals.- The History and Experiences of Schistosomiasis Control in China.- Epidemic Characteristics of Schistosomiasis in Jiangxi Province.- The Course of Schistosomiasis Control in Jiangxi.- Experiences and Cases on Schistosomiasis Control Research.- Eliminating Plan and Challenges.- Epilogue.