目的为掌握乌鲁木齐市周边戈壁荒漠沙土鼠种群结构、区系分布及自然感染鼠疫情况。方法采集沙土鼠血清,进行血清学监测。结果解剖沙土鼠及其它鼠类210只,其中5份为阳性血清。结论该地区曾经有动物间鼠疫流行,因而确定该地区为沙土鼠鼠疫疫源地。 Objective To understand the population structure, fauna distribution and naturally infected plague of desert gerbils in the Gobi desert of Urumqi. Methods The gerbil serum was collected for serological surveillance. Results Anatomy of gerbils and other mice 210, of which 5 were positive serum. Conclusion There was a prevalence of plague among animals in the area, which confirmed the plague origin in this area.