Schistosomiasis in The People’s Republic of China: from Control to Elimination (Volume 92) (Advances in Parasitology, Volume 92)

__Schistosomiasis Control__, the latest edition in the __Advances in Parasitology__ series first published in 1963, contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews on all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology. The series includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as __Plasmodium falciparum__ and __trypanosomes__. The series also contains reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which help to shape current thinking and applications. The 2014 impact factor is 6.226, with a thematic issue focus on Schistosomiasis Control. * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitology * Includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and trypanosomes * Contains contributions from leading authorities and industry experts Content: Advances in ParasitologyPage i Series EditorPage ii Front MatterPage iii CopyrightPage iv ContributorsPages xi-xvii Preface: Elimination of Schistosomiasis Japonica in The People's Republic of China: The Last LegPages xix-xxiiS.-Z. Li, J. Utzinger, R. Bergquist, X.-N. Zhou Chapter One - Evolution of the National Schistosomiasis Control Programmes in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 1-38J. Xu, P. Steinman, D. Maybe, X.-N. Zhou, S. Lv, S.-Z. Li, R. Peeling Chapter Two - Epidemiological Features and Effectiveness of Schistosomiasis Control Programme in Lake and Marshland Region in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 39-71S.-Q. Zhang, C.-S. Sun, M. Wang, D.-D. Lin, X.-N. Zhou, T.-P. Wang Chapter Three - Epidemiological Features and Effectiveness of Schistosomiasis Control Programme in Mountainous and Hilly Region of The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 73-95Y. Liu, Y.-B. Zhou, R.-Z. Li, J.-J. Wan, Y. Yang, D.-C. Qiu, B. Zhong Chapter Four - Epidemiological Features and Control Progress of Schistosomiasis in Waterway-Network Region in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 97-116L. Shi, W. Li, F. Wu, J.-F. Zhang, K. Yang, X.-N. Zhou Chapter Five - The Establishment and Function of Schistosomiasis Surveillance System Towards Elimination in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 117-141L.-J. Zhang, S.-Z. Li, L.-Y. Wen, D.-D. Lin, E.M. Abe, R. Zhu, Y. Du, S. Lv, J. Xu, B.L. Webster, D. Rollinson, X.-N. Zhou Chapter Six - Applications of Spatial Technology in Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 143-163X.-Y. Wang, J. He, K. Yang, S. Liang Chapter Seven - Reaching the Surveillance-Response Stage of Schistosomiasis Control in The People's Republic of China: A Modelling ApproachOriginal Research ArticlePages 165-196Y. Feng, L. Liu, S. Xia, J.-F. Xu, R. Bergquist, G.-J. Yang Chapter Eight - Biology and Control of Snail Intermediate Host of Schistosoma japonicum in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 197-236Z.-J. Li, J. Ge, J.-R. Dai, L.-Y. Wen, D.-D. Lin, H. Madsen, X.-N. Zhou, S. Lv Chapter Nine - Integrated Control Strategy of Schistosomiasis in The People's Republic of China: Projects Involving Agriculture, Water Conservancy, Forestry, Sanitation and Environmental ModificationOriginal Research ArticlePages 237-268Y. Yang, Y.-B. Zhou, X.-X. Song, S.-Z. Li, B. Zhong, T.-P. Wang, R. Bergquist, X.-N. Zhou, Q.-W. Jiang Chapter Ten - Towards the Elimination of Schistosomiasis japonica through Control of the Disease in Domestic Animals in The People's Republic of China: A Tale of over 60 YearsOriginal Research ArticlePages 269-306Z.-G. Cao, Y.-E. Zhao, A. Lee Willingham, T.-P. Wang Chapter Eleven - Health Education as an Important Component in the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 307-339L. Chen, B. Zhong, J. Xu, R.-Z. Li, C.-L. Cao Chapter Twelve - Policy Support and Resources Mobilization for the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 341-383H. Zhu, P. Yap, J. Utzinger, T.-W. Jia, S.-Z. Li, X.-B. Huang, S.-X. Cai Chapter Thirteen - New Anti-Schistosoma Approaches in The People's Republic of China: Development of Diagnostics, Vaccines and Other New Techniques Belonging to the ‘Omics’ GroupOriginal Research ArticlePages 385-408S.-B. Chen, L. Ai, W. Hu, J. Xu, R. Bergquist, Z.-Q. Qin, J.-H. Chen Chapter Fourteen - Development and Application of Diagnostics in the National Schistosomiasis Control Programme in The People's Republic of ChinaOriginal Research ArticlePages 409-434J.-F. Zhang, J. Xu, R. Bergquist, L.-L. Yu, X.-L. Yan, H.-Q. Zhu, L.-Y. Wen Chapter Fifteen - China–Africa and China–Asia Collaboration on Schistosomiasis Control: A SWOT AnalysisOriginal Research ArticlePages 435-466J. Xu, R. Bergquist, Y.-J. Qian, Q. Wang, Q. Yu, R. Peeling, S. Croft, J.-G. Guo, X.-N. Zhou IndexPages 467-484 Contents of Volumes in this SeriesPages 485-501

Schistosomiasis Control, the latest edition in the Advances in Parasitology series first published in 1963, contains comprehensive and up-to-date reviews on all areas of interest in contemporary parasitology.

The series includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and trypanosomes. The series also contains reviews of more traditional areas, such as zoology, taxonomy, and life history, which help to shape current thinking and applications. The 2014 impact factor is 6.226, with a thematic issue focus on Schistosomiasis Control.

• Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field of parasitology
• Includes medical studies of parasites of major influence, such as Plasmodium falciparum and trypanosomes
• Contains contributions from leading authorities and industry experts