Changing seroprevalence of schistosomiasis japonica in China from 1982 to 2020: A systematic review and spatial analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schistosomiasis is a global public health issue. In China, while the seroprevalence of Schistosomiasis japonica has currently reduced to a relatively low level, risk of infection still exists in certain areas. However, there has been a lack of comprehensive research on the long-term trends of national seroprevalence, changes across age groups, and characteristics in spatial distribution, which is crucial for effectively targeting interventions and achieving the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis by 2030. Our study aimed to address this gap by analyzing the long-term trends of Schistosomiasis japonica seroprevalence in China from 1982 to 2020 based on the data from diverse sources spanning a period of 39 years.

Methodology

Seroprevalence data were collected from l

SUBMITTER: Zhou Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11398675 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature