ObjectiveTo evaluate the screening and treatment of hydatid disease in 2017-2019 in Gande County, Qinghai Province and to provide evidence for further prevention and control.
MethodsWe collected the data of hydatid disease screening and registration, clinical records and community management records in 2017-2019 in Gande County, Qinghai Province, and then determined the screening positive rate and treatment results.
ResultsFrom 2017 to 2019, the positive rate of hydatid disease screening decreased in Gande County, Qinghai Province, in which there was difference across towns. In 2017, the screening positive rate was the highest in the Shanggong Ma Township, which was as high as 2.719%.In 2018 and 2019, the screening positive rate in each township was controlled to be < 1%.From 2017 to 2019, the number of patients treated for hydatid disease decreased in Gande County, and the number of death cases and no-response cases also decreased. By 2019, there was only one death/no-response case in the whole county.
ConclusionThe screening and treatment of hydatid disease in Gande County, Qinghai Province is progressing well.In the next step, we should focus on population who might miss the screening or treatment.
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