Table 2.
Comparison of the control effects before and after the implementation of the integrated schistosomiasis control strategy in 107 villages of Jiangsu Province
| Indicator | Before the implementation of the integrated control strategy | After the implementation of the integrated control strategy | Reductions (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snail habitats (hm2) | 7243.03 | 3775.26 | 47.88 |
| Infected snail habitats (hm2) | 2173.93 | 124.19 | 94.29 |
| No. villages with infected snails | 80 | 20 | 75 |
| Seroprevalence in humans (%) | 4.5 | 0.85 | 81.17 |
| Parasitological prevalence in humans (%) | 0.06 | 0.01 | 90.35 |
| Prevalence in humans (%) | 0.57 | 0.02 | 96.94 |
| Acute infections | 116 | 0 | 100 |
| Prevalence in livestock (%) | 0.4 | 0 | 100 |
| Prevalence in bovine (%) | 0.65 | 0 | 100 |
| Snail infections (%) | 0.31 | 0.02 | 92.55 |