The control of hookworm infection in China.

摘要: Hookworm is still one of the three main soil-transmitted helminths prevalent in China, and 39 million cases infected with hookworm were estimated China 2006. The approach to control infections consists large-scale deworming, rebuilding sanitation systems rural areas health education. availability low-cost, safe single-dose albendazole make deworming programs possible China. Currently, sanitary latrines three-cells are recommended by government for helminths, since 35% helminth 83% worm eggs could be reduced after using this kind latrine. In addition, economic prosperity contributes greatly reduction prevalence, but inequity social development among different regions provides a scenario that worst threat infection located poorest southern central Therefore, it necessary put more investments into prophylaxis treatment these poor regions. Although prevalence has fallen significantly last 15 years current strategy controlling needs strengthened along three-pronged approach, e.g. distributing anthelmintic drugs schools undertaking improving water supplies sanitation, proper