PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF LEISHMANIA INFECTION IN WANGPING STREET MENTOUGOU DISTRICT, BEIJING
Journal Title: Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica - Year 2024, Vol 31, Issue 4
Abstract
[Objective] This study aimed to understand the infection rates of Leishmania parasites in sandflies, dogs, and humans in Wangping Street, Mentougou District, Beijing, to provide decision-making recommendations for the prevention and control of the Leishmania infection (Kala-Azar). [Methods] From early April to late November 2021, sandflies were trapped to screen for Leishmania parasites using Leishmania-specific PCR in Mentougou District, Beijing. Simultaneously, residents and suspected dogs were tested to detect possible Leishmania infections using the rk39 immunochromatographic test strip and Leishmania-specific PCR tests. [Results] A total of 4 280 Phlebotomus chinensis were captured from Mentougou District and no Leishmania parasites were detected. Nine of 36 suspected sick dogs tested positive for Leishmania parasites. No positive human blood samples were obtained from the 73 residents around the index patient's activity area. [Conclusions] A canine Kala-Azar outbreak occurred in Wangping town. Timely surveillance and control measures are urgently needed in the Mentougou District.
Authors and Affiliations
Xing-long LI, Zhi-yue WANG, Zhan-ying HE, Xiao-mei WANG, Wen-ting WU, Rui-qi SHI
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