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This study aims to assess the epidemiological status of schistosomiasis japonica in Hunan Province, China, during 1995.

June 4, 2026Open Access

Highlights on the World Bank Loan Schistosomiasis Control Program in China (1991-1998): a special focus on Hunan Province

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Randomized trial evaluates schistosomiasis prevalence in Hunan Province, revealing significant infection reduction.

This study aims to assess the epidemiological status of schistosomiasis japonica in Hunan Province, China, during 1995.
Region-wide sampling survey conducted in 1995 across 52 villages
45,590 humans and 3,726 domestic animals examined for schistosomiasis
Comparison of current findings with baseline data from 1989
Human prevalence of schistosoma japonicum was 7.81% in uncontrolled endemic areas
Geometric mean intensity of infection was 17.71 epg in infected individuals
Over 60% reduction in bovine prevalence observed since baseline in 1989

Dongbao et al. (1999) studied this question.

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