Surveillance analysis of schistosomiasis in floating population in Cixi of Zhejiang province from 2004 to 2007

Objective　The study was conducted to identify schistosomiasis patients among the floating population from major epidemic areas of schistosomiasis in order to provide timely management and control of the disease and to prevent potential transmission or spread into non-epidemic areas. Methods　The IHA, DIGFA and nylon bag hatching tests were employed to examine the floating population from major epidemic areas of schistosomiasis in Cixi from 2004 to 2007. Results　Out of 35 088 examined subjects, 49 patients were confirmed. Conclusion　Since several schistosomiasis cases were confirmed in the floating population, attention should be given to the prevention and control of schistosomiasis in non-epidemic areas.