Manufacture and field application of suspended mice cage used to test the infectivity of Schistosoma
Objective To further improve the accuracy and sensitivity of the test of infected water using sentinel mice in different environments,to know well about the distribution trend and regulation of Schistosoma cercariae in the water of lake and Yangtze river,thus to provide scientific evidence for surveillance and forecast.Methods Floating mice cages were made by hand and divided into 5 chambers each with dodge gates using galvanized wire size 22.Two mice were placed in each chamber.And the cages were fasten with foamed plastic so as not to sink and easy to monitor.Results This cage could float on the surface of the water steady.The four limbs and abdomen and tail of the mouse can touch the water easily.The death rate of the sentinel mice was reduced during the test and the effect of sentinel mice test on-site was very good.Conclusion This kind of mice cage is safe and easy to make,also cheap and convenient for the surveillance and forecast on schistosomiasis on-site.
Floating mice cageFoamed plastic (drogue)Surveillance and forecastCercariae of schistosome
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