[Surveillance of filariasis in some vulnerable areas in Guangxi after filariasis elimination]

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi. 2000;18(6):354-5.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To explore the measures for continuing surveillance of filariasis.

Methods: Selecting some vulnerable spots for focal surveillance, double-slide biood sampling for microfilaria examination, dissecting vectors for detecting the mosquitoes infected with filarial larva, using IFAT for detecting antifilarial antibody.

Results: 27,938 persons were examined for microfilaria and 4,454 mosquitoes were dissected for filaria larva, all were negative. 3,606 serum samples were examined for antifilarial antibody average positive rate was 1.35%(0.39-4.97%).

Conclusion: The results of surveillance showed that the achievement of filariasis control in Guangxi after filariasis elimination is consolidated.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Helminth / blood
  • China / epidemiology
  • Culicidae / parasitology
  • Filariasis / epidemiology*
  • Filariasis / prevention & control
  • Filarioidea / immunology
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors / parasitology

Substances

  • Antibodies, Helminth