Objective: To understand the infection status of soil-transmitted nematodes in the population of Xinghua City, so as to provide the evidence for formulating the preventive strategy and measures.
Methods: The eggs of soil transmitted nematodes were detected by Kato-Katz technique in population and the eggs of Enterobius vermicularis were detected in children aged from 3 to 12 years by the transparent adhesive tape anal swab method.
Results: Among 5 166 people detected, 57 were infected with soil transmitted nematodes in 5 years, and the mean annual infection rate was 1.10%. Among 500 children examined, no Enterobius vermicularis infections were found.
Conclusion: The infection rates of soil transmitted nematodes present a down tend yearly in Xinghua City, which has reached the county-level control standard of Jiangsu Province. Therefore, the preventive strategy and measures should be adjusted.