National Alveolar Echinococcosis Distribution — China, 2012−2016

Abstract

<sec> <strong>What is already known about this topic?</strong> </sec><sec> Both alveolar echinococcosis (AE) and cystic echinococcosis are endemic in China, among which alveolar echinococcosis has a very high mortality rate. </sec><sec> <strong>What is added by this report?</strong> </sec><sec> The survey results showed the prevalence and scope of AE in China and identified high-risk groups including children, monks, herdsmen and illiterate people. At the same time, all the cases found in the survey (more than 90% of the patients did not go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment before survey) were promptly diagnosed and treated. </sec><sec> <strong>What are the implications for public health practice?</strong> </sec><sec> This study provides information for the development of a plan for AE prevention and control and for the implementation of interventions targeted to high-risk populations. </sec>