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This research aims to evaluate how predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection have changed over two decades of control efforts in China.

February 25, 2026PLoS neglected tropical diseasesOpen Access

One health at the last mile: Multi-scale predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection in southwest china across two decades of control

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WZWei ZouJiangsu Normal University EGElise GroverColorado School of Public Health LYLiu YangChengdu Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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Analysis identifies shifting predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection in southwestern China, suggesting tailored interventions could accelerate elimination.

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This research aims to evaluate how predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection have changed over two decades of control efforts in China.
Examined infection data from 2007 to 2019 in Sichuan, China.
Utilized gradient boosting machines to identify key predictors of infection.
Analyzed data at individual, household, and village levels, focusing on agriculture, animal presence, and sanitation.
Conducted predictive modeling to evaluate factors influencing infection re-emergence and elimination.
Identified age and village agricultural practices as significant predictors of infection.
Village-level factors were most influential in 2007-2010, while household factors gained importance by 2016-2019.
Increased importance of household agricultural practices and animal ownership noted over time.
Found that combined effects of high dry crop cultivation and poor sanitation amplified infection risk.

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Zou et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e921bf5123be5ed050235 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013573

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Analysis identifies shifting predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection in southwestern China, suggesting tailored interventions could accelerate elimination.

One health at the last mile: Multi-scale predictors of Schistosoma japonicum infection in southwest china across two decades of control

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