al-Madani A A
Department of Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology College of Medicine, King Saud University, Abha, Saudi Arabia.
J Community Health. 1991 Jun;16(3):143-9. doi: 10.1007/BF01323972.
Schistosomiasis, an endemic disease in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is a major public health problem in Asir Province, the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia. The ongoing control program has concentrated on the elimination of the snail host by the use of chemical molluscicides, and on early detection and treatment of infected cases. Certain factors peculiar to this region make the application of the control strategy a difficult task. Thus, these methods of control over the years have not been very effective. Factors such as geography, climate, hydrographic conditions of this region, sources and spread of infection, and the role of primary health care centers are discussed in order to formulate plans for better control. Proper health planning is a dynamic process, and must constantly change based on past experience and epidemiological research.
血吸虫病是沙特阿拉伯王国的一种地方病，是沙特阿拉伯西南部阿西尔省的一个主要公共卫生问题。正在进行的控制项目主要集中在通过使用化学杀螺剂消灭中间宿主螺，以及对感染病例的早期检测和治疗。该地区特有的某些因素使得控制策略的实施成为一项艰巨的任务。因此，多年来这些控制方法并不是很有效。为了制定更好的控制计划，本文讨论了该地区的地理、气候、水文条件、感染源和传播途径以及初级卫生保健中心的作用。合理的卫生规划是一个动态过程，必须根据过去的经验和流行病学研究不断调整。
