Schistosomiasis Control in China: The successful example of Jiangxi province (Parasitology Research Monographs Book 11)

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. Front Matter ....Pages i-xi Schistosomes: Trematode Worms That Endanger Still Today Millions of Humans and Animals (Heinz Mehlhorn)....Pages 1-17 The History and Experiences of Schistosomiasis Control in China (Zhongdao Wu)....Pages 19-24 Epidemic Characteristics of Schistosomiasis in Jiangxi Province (Yiwen Liu, Jun Ge, Zhaojun Li)....Pages 25-49 The Course of Schistosomiasis Control in Jiangxi (Jun Ge, Yifeng Li)....Pages 51-75 Experiences and Cases on Schistosomiasis Control Research (Dandan Lin, Xiaojun Zeng, Shangbiao Lyu, Xiao Yan, Guanhan Hu, Jing Zhang et al.)....Pages 77-186 Eliminating Plan and Challenges (Yifeng Li, Shangbiao Lyu)....Pages 187-201 Epilogue (Zhongdao Wu)....Pages 203-204