Epidemiological characterization of Clonorchis sinensis infection in humans and freshwater fish in Guangxi, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clonorchiasis is a widespread yet neglected foodborne disease with over 85% of all cases found in China. Guangxi province, located in southeastern China, ranks among the highest endemic provinces. We explore the epidemiological status and determinants of Clonorchis sinensis (C. sinensis) infection in humans and freshwater fish in Guangxi, China.

Methods

Data on C. sinensis infection in humans from January 2008 to December 2017were extracted from the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention. An active surveillance of C. sinensis infection in fish was conducted in 2016-2017. County level data including potential environmental, social-economical and behavioral determinants was also collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression models w

SUBMITTER: Xie Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932281 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature