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Journal Article 
Trends in prevalence of clonorchiasis among patients in Heilongjiang province, Northeast China (2009-2012): implications for monitoring and control 
Han, S; Zhang, X; Chen, R; Wen, J; Li, Y; Shu, J; Ling, H; Zhang, F; , 
2013 
PLoS ONE
EISSN: 1932-6203 
PUBLIC LIBRARY SCIENCE 
SAN FRANCISCO 
English 
Clonorchiasis is an important zoonotic parasitic disease worldwide. Past estimates showed the prevalence increased based on studies undertaken ten years or more ago. However, control strategies, changing ecology and migration may have resulted to changes in the prevalence of clonorchiasis. The purpose of the present study was to analysis the prevalence and epidemiological characterisation of clonorchiasis in Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China.