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Contribution to the echinococcosis control programme in China by NIPD-CTDR
Meihua Fu1, Shuai Han1, Chuizhao Xue1
1National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Chinese Center for Tropical Diseases Research, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; WHO Collaborating Centre for Tropical Diseases, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; National Center for International Research on Tropical Diseases, Ministry of Science and Technology, Shanghai, People's Republic of China; Key Laboratory of Parasite and Vector Biology, Ministry of Health, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Echinococcosis, a zoonotic parasitic disease, presents significant health and economic challenges globally. This review examines China
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Parasitology
Background:
- Echinococcosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus larvae, posing a substantial global public health and economic burden.
- Control programs face challenges due to the parasite's complex life cycle, wide distribution, and regional factors like environment and customs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the prevention and control efforts for echinococcosis in China.
- To provide insights for advancing national echinococcosis control strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of work conducted by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NIPD-CTDR).
Main Results:
- Key strategies for echinococcosis control include accurate early diagnosis, effective drug use, real-time surveillance of hosts, source control, and transmission interruption.
- The review highlights the significance of these integrated approaches.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive strategies are crucial for effective echinococcosis control in China.
- Continued efforts and strategic planning are needed to further promote national control programs.
