1.Genetic characterization of Vibrio cholerae strains genome in Fuzhou City from 2018 to 2023
LIN Wenzhen ; LIU Xiufeng ; CHEN Fanbing
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(6):727-
Abstract: Objectives To sequence the whole genome of Vibrio cholerae strains isolated from Fuzhou between 2018 and 2023, predict virulence genes, antimicrobial resistance genes, and sequence loci information, analyze the genetic relationships among different strains, and provide evidence for cholera prevention and control. Methods Whole genome sequencing was performed on 60 strains of Vibrio cholerae, and bioinformatics software was used for quality control, gene assembly, and prediction of the sequencing data. PubMLST, ResFinder, and VFDB databases were used to predict the multilocus sequence typing, antimicrobial resistance genes, and virulence genes of different strains. Combined with the NCBI database, the phylogenetic tree was constructed by the maximum likelihood method through the core cgSNP phylogenetic analysis and de-recombination analysis. Results Based on the typing of 7 housekeeping genes, 60 Vibrio cholerae strains can be categorized into 16 known STs and 38 newly assigned STs. The clinical isolate H339 of serogroup O1 was identified as ST75. Serogroup O1 food isolates H13, H363, and H381 were all ST175. H263 and H357, the NOVC isolates, were both ST1218. H293 and H306 were ST1700. H311, H314, and H316 were all ST1699, with the remaining isolates displaying diversity. A total of 29 antimicrobial resistance genes were predicted, including aminoglycosides, β-lactams, quinolones, and folate pathway antagonists, with the majority of the strains carrying quinolones antimicrobial resistance genes. According to the VFDB prediction, all isolates had the virulence factors rtx and hlyA, 96.7% (58/60) of the strains carried the tlh genes, all serogroup O1 isolates carried tcp, zot, and ace genes, and all serogroup O1 clinical isolates carried ctxA genes. Phylogenetic tree analysis of the whole genome divided all strains into 20 branches, indicating high genomic divergence. Conclusions Thirty-eight new STs were identified. Genetic correlations were found among serogroup O1 food isolates, whereas serogroup O1 clinical isolates and serogroup O1 food isolates, as well as between serogroup O1 and NOVC strains, show distant phylogenetic relationships. There was diversity among the isolates. This study provides data support for the traceability of foodborne diseases.
2.Etiological characteristics and molecular typing of food poisoning incidents by Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Fuqing City, Fujian Province from 2021 to 2023
WANG Juan ; LIU Xiufeng ; CHEN Fanbing ; CHEN Weiwei ; PAN Jieru
China Tropical Medicine 2024;24(6):740-
Abstract: Objective To analyze the etiological characteristics of Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VP) isolated from food-borne outbreaks in Fuqing City between 2021 and 2023, and to explore its distribution characteristics and epidemic types. Methods The serotypes, virulence genes (tlh, tdh, trh), and drug resistance profiles of 23 VP strains isolated from 4 food-borne disease outbreaks were tested by agglutination, multiple real-time PCR, and broth microdilution methods. Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) was used for molecular typing to analyze homology. Results From 2021 to 2023, four food-borne disease outbreaks occurred in Fuqing City, leading to the isolation and identification of 23 VP strains. Among these, 19 clinical strains were divided into two serotypes: O10:K4 type, comprising 13 strains (68.4%), and O4:KUT type, comprising 6 strains (31.6%); the tdh gene carrying rate was 100.0%, and no trh gene was detected. The serotypes of the four food isolates were O3∶K4, O10:K24, O11∶KUT, and O3∶K37, respectively, all differing from the clinical strains, with two strains coming from the same food item without tdh and trh genes detected. The resistance rate of all isolates to cefazolin was the highest (87.0%), with two strains (8.7%) from different sources showing multidrug resistance. The PFGE genotypes of 19 case isolates were clustered and correlated with their serotypes and drug resistance profiles; strains isolated from the same outbreak event showed high similarity, whereas food strains exhibited polymorphism in PFGE genotypes. Conclusions The predominant serotype causing the four outbreaks was O10:K4, with some strains showing multidrug resistance; all clinical strains carried the tdh gene. The high correlation between strains from the same outbreak event suggests they are homologous. Special attention should be paid to the risk of outbreaks and pandemics caused by the O10:K4 type strain again. Additionally, food safety risk monitoring and assessment should be strengthened to provide an effective basis for epidemic prevention and control and early identification and warning.
3.Research progress of sports APP on exercise habits in college students
ZHANG Haotian, ZHANG Juanjuan, DU Xujing, MENG Fanbing, ZHANG Chen
Chinese Journal of School Health 2021;42(10):1586-1589
Abstract
Nowadays, sports APPs are gradually diversifying based on the rapid development of the Internet and artificial intelligence. Various sports apps are active in the public s field of vision. This article reviewed the research progress of college students used of sports APP on their training habits. The result found that proper use of sports APP could promote college students sports behavior and sports habits. The use of such apps could help college students improve their body shape physical function, but it was difficult to maintain the effect after the end of the athletic behavior. It is recommended that schools use APPs to form teacher and student sports communication communities and conduct different types of sports challenges. At the same time, the government enacts college and personal reward systems to encourage sport participation among students, thereby increasing the intention to continue using sports APPs. More longitudinal follow up researches are expected to evaluate effectiveness of different sports APPs on sport habit formulation.