ObjectiveTo understand the clinical and microbiological characteristics of AIDS-associated bloodstream infection (BSI).MethodsThe clinical and laboratory ifndings of 143 cases of BSI in AIDS patients who were hospitalized during the period from 2013 to 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.ResultsThe prevalence of BSI in AIDS patients was 22.1%. The 143 patients were divided into two groups in terms of fungal or bacterial infection. The incidence of speciifc skin rashes, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly and lymph node enlargement in fungal infection group was higher than those in bacterial infection group (allP<0.05). CD4+ cell count, WBC, neutrophils, RBC, hemoglobin, and platelet count in fungal infection group were lower than those in bacterial infection group, while AST and Cr were the opposite (allP<0.05).Penicillium marneffei(84/143, 58.7%) was the most common pathogen isolated from AIDS-associated BSI, followed byEscherichia coli (10/143, 7.0%),Cryptococcus neoformans (9/143, 6.3%),Klebsiella pneumoniae (7/143, 4.9%),Salmonella (6/143, 4.2%),Candida albicans(3/143, 2.1%), andAeromonas (3/143, 2.1%). Most strains were still susceptible to the commonly used antibiotics.ConclusionsThe prevalence of BSI is high in AIDS patients. Fungal BSI is more likely to have skin rash, anemia, hepatosplenomegaly and lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormalities, liver and renal function impairment. Fungi, especiallyPenicillium marneffei, are the main pathogen of AIDS-associated BSI. Most strains are susceptible to the commonly used antibiotics.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of nucleoside analogues (NAs) antiviral therapy on clinical outcome for hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related primary hepatic carcinoma patients after hepatectomy. Methods The clinical data of 156 HBV-related primary hepatic carcinoma patients after hepatectomy were retrospectively analyzed..According to whether accepted postoperative antiviral treatment, all patients were divided into control group (n = 80)and observation group (n = 76). The serum HBV DNA capacity, recurrence-free survival (RFS)and overall survival (OS)were compared between two groups. Results One week, 1 month, 2 months and 3 months after operation , the serum HBV DNA capacity of observation group was significantly lower than that of control group(P < 0.05). One year, 3 years and 5 years after operation, intergroup comparison of RFS rate of both groups showed statistical significance (P < 0.05) and 1 year, 3 years and 5 years after operation, the difference of OS rate of both groups indicated statistical significance (P < 0.05). Conclusion Standard NAs antiviral treatment for HBV-related primary hepatic carcinoma patients after hepatectomy ,can improve prognosis and prolong survival time. The inhibition the HBV copy active may be its mechanism.

BACKGROUND:Conventional ophthalmic delivery of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is extremely difficult to pass the blood-retinal barrier, resulting in a very low bioavailability and the need of long-term drug delivery. To solve the problem, the CNTF can be encapsulated in a semi-permeable membrane to form a microcapsule, which may then achieve the release of bioactive substances encapsulated, or bioactive molecules secreted by living cels and smal molecular metabolites through semi-permeability of the special membrane.
OBJECTIVE:To prepare a special structural CNTF sustained-release microcapsule.
METHODS: A selected poly(ether sulfone) holow fiber was cut into 1 cm long with its two ends sealed by 1181-M medical adhesive using UV curing. To prepare CNTF encapsulated microcapsule, one end was first sealed, and then the CNTF was loaded to poly(ether sulfone) microcapsule from the other end which then was sealed. The leaching liquor of sustained-release microcapsule was co-cultured with mouse fibroblast L929, to observe the cytotoxicity of the microcapsule. The sustained-release microcapsule was co-cultured with mouse retinal pigment epithelial cels, to observe the celladhesion ability of the microcapsule. The CNTF sustained-release microcapsule was immersed in physiological saline, to observe the degradability. Moreover,in vitro release behavior of immunoglobulin and CNTF were evaluated.
RESULTS AND CONCLSION:The CNTF sustained-release microcapsule had an inner diameter of about 398 μm and a membrane thickness of about 145 μm. The microcapsule presents a lot of macropores in the outer wal and many 10
nanometers micropores in the inner wal. The sustained-release microcapsule was not degraded in saline within
4 months, indicating good cellcompatibility. The microcapsule can selectively release CNTF while protecting against invading of antibodies (IgG), showing its good selective permeability. Meanwhile, the sustained-release microcapsule improved the initial burst release of traditional drug delivery vesicles. The microcapsule presents a mild sudden release in the middle stage, and then a sustained release.

Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of children infected by mycoplasma pneumoniae(MP)over the last five years in Kunming region.Methods Indirect immunofluorescence assay was used to detect blood MP-IgM of hospitalized patients from January 2003 to December 2007 in order to determine the age and gender distribution characteristics of MP infection and to investigate the epidemiological features of the five years' results.Results Infection incidences by MP in Kunming region over the last five years were 20.9%,14.3%,17.5%,15.7%and 19.5%,respectively.Statistical significance was found among the groups mentioned above(P＜0.01).The MP infection incidences in different age groups were 10.7%(～1 year old),20.5%(～3 years' old),21.5%(～6 years' old)and 21.7%(～14 years' old).MP infection incidences showed age and gender characteristics(P＜0.01).Infants showed lower NIP infection incidence and infection incidence was higher in female.The epidemiological investigation indicated that MP infection incidences varied from year to year(P＜0.01).The infection incidences of 2003 and 2007 by MP were higher than those of the other years.There were epidemiological differences in infection incidences by NIP over last five years(summer,autumn and winter).The MP infection incidences showed seasonal differences(P＜0.01).Conclusion Mycoplasma pneumoniae was the main local causative agent responsible for respiratory tract infection in children aged under one years' old in Kunming region.Over the last five years,there were two outbreaks in the local area,but with no seasonal regularity of epidemiology.

Objective To explore the haemostatic efficacy of cervical progressing suture in treating intractable cervical canal hemorrhage during cesarean section(CS) in placenta previa.Methods Sixty patients suffering from intractable cervical canal hemorrhage during CS due to central placenta previa were chosen and divided into the cervical progressing suture(observation roup,30 cases) and the uterine cavity ribbon gauze packing group(control group,30 cases).The intraoperative operating time,intraoperative bleeding amount,postoperative 24 h hemorrhage amount,hysterectomy and puerperal infection were compared between the two groups.Results The intraoperative operation time in the observation group and control group were (3.15± 1.60)min and (6.10±2.35) min respectively,the intraoperative bleeding amount in the observation group and control group were (422.00 ±-186.98)mL and (642.25±344.42)mL respectively,postoperative 24 h bleeding amounts were (583.23±=198.33)mL and (825.23±=373.50)mL respectively,the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P＜0.05).No hysterectomy and no complications ocurred in each group.Conclusion Adopting the cervical progressing suture in treating intractable cervical canal hemorrhage during cesarean section(CS) due to placenta previa is simple to operate and has good effect.

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the compatible stability of Levetiracetam(Lev)injection with 3 injections. METHODS:Each Lev injection 1000 mg mixed with 0.9% Sodium chloride injection 100 mL,5% Glucose injection 100 mL or Sodium lactate Ringer's injection 100 mL respectively. Under the light condition,at 25 ℃,the color and clarification degree of mixtures were ob-served at different time points within 24 h after mixing;pH value and the number of insoluble particles were determined. The contents of related impurities(impurity A,B,C,D,2-hydroxypyridine)and Lev in mixtures were determined by HPLC. RESULTS:Under above condition,all mixtures were colorless clear liquid within 24 h;pH value had no significant change (RSD<1%,n=7);the number of insoluble particles was no more than the range stated in Chinese Pharmacopeia(2015 edition). Impurity B and C were not detected;the contents of other impurities were in line with the requirements of foreign pharmacopeia. No marked change was noted for relative content of Lev(RSD<1%,n=7). CONCLUSIONS:After mixing with 0.9% Sodium chloride injection,5% Glucose injec-tion or Sodium lactate Ringer's injection,Lev injection keep stable at 25℃within 24 h under the light condition.

Objective To investigate the relationship between single nucleotide polymorphism in estrogen metabolizing genes CYP17、CYP19 and breast cancer susceptibility.Methods A case-control study was performed.PCR-base restriction fragment length polymorphism(PCR-RFLP)and short tandem repeat polymorphism(STRP)assay were used to detect the single nucleotide polymorphism of CYP17、CYP19 in 213 breast cancer cases and 430 matched controls.Resuits CYP17 A2/A2 genotype was found in 6.7%of breast cancer cases,which was significantly higher(P＜0.05)than that in controls(2.4%);the frequency of A2 allele of CYP17 was 16.2%in breast cancer cases,which was significantly higher(P＜0.05)than that in controls(10.6%).There Was alSO significant difference in the frequency of(TTTA)10allele of CYP19 which was 12.4%in breast cancer cases and 8.2%in controls(P=0.02).Conclusions The allele of CYP17 A2 and CYP19(TTTA)10 and CYP17 A2/A2 genotype were positively associated with the susceptibility of breast cancer.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of non-invasive quantitative evaluation of portal pressure (Pp) by contrast enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS).Methods 18 portal hypertension patients (PTH group) were performed with CEUS within one week before splenectomy and pericardial devascularization,and 20 healthy volunteers as controls were recruited in this study (control group).Hepatic-right kidney sectionwas chosen to calculate the area under curve of portal vein/hepatic artery (Qp/Qa) and the perfusion intensity of portal vein/hepatic artery (Ip/Ia) through time intensity curves (TIC) of liver parenchyma generated from CEUS images.Pp was measured by intra-operative mesenteric vein catheter,and the correlation betweenPp and Qp/Qa,Ip/Ia were analyzed by Pearson correlation test.Results The levels of Qp/Qa and Ip/Ia in the PTH group were 2.28 ± 0.66 and 0.35 ± 0.14 respectively,which were both significantly declined than that in the controlgroup (5.72 ± 3.69 and 1.97 ± 0.17).In the PTH group,the correlation coefficient were-0.747 and-0.617,and the linear regression equations were Y =-83 X + 5.013 andY =-15X + 0.837,which indicated that Qp/Qa and Ip/Ia had significant correlation with Pp.Conclusions CEUS parameters,including Qp/Qa and Ip/Ia,are significantly correlated to Pp in portal hypertension patients,which indicate that CEUS could be a new non-invasive clinical method for evaluating Pp.

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carrying preS sequences could be an ideal candidate for a new hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine with higher efficacy. Here we report the success in achieving efficient and stable expression of hepatitis B virus S antigen and preS1 epitope fusion protein (S/preS1) in CHO cells. The HMRCHEF53u/Neo-S/preS1 expression vector carrying S/preS1 gene was constructed and transfected into CHO-S cells. A stable and high-expression CHO cell line, named 10G6, was selected by ELISA and limiting dilution analysis. Western blotting analysis showed S/preS1 expressed from 10G6 cells possessed both S and preS1 antigenicity. 10G6 cells displayed characters of favorable growth and stable S/preS1 expression in repeated batch cultures as evaluated by viable cell density, viability and S/preS1 concentration. And cultivation of 10G6 cells in fed-batch mode resulted in S/preS1 production at 17-20 mg/L with viable cell density at 7 x 10(6)-10 x 10(6) cells/mL.
Animals ; CHO Cells ; Cricetulus ; Epitopes ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; immunology ; Hepatitis B Vaccines ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Hepatitis B virus ; Protein Precursors ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; immunology ; Recombinant Fusion Proteins ; biosynthesis ; genetics ; Transfection

Objective To investigate the replantation and postoperative rehabilitation methods for simultaneous amputation of 10 fingers and both forearms.Methods A case of replantation for simultaneous amputation of both forearms and 10 fingers was carried out with microsurgery method in September,2014.The replantation involved 3 teams over 11 hours and 55 minutes to consequently conduct alternate anterograde and retrograde replantation and accurate blood vessels,nerve anastomosis and further followed with physical therapy and occupational therapy treatment in 2 weeks of the surgery.Results All the amputated arms and fingers revived after the surgery.After 14 months follow-up,function of wrist flexion and expansion was normal,superficial and deep sensory functions on hands were good,function of thumb and finger grip,pinch and opposition had partially recovered,the two-point discrimination was 8-10 mm,and all of above rated good according to the temporary criteria of the upper limb functionality set forth by Hand Surgery Branch of China Medical Association.Conclusion For the case of simultaneous amputation of both forearms and 10 fingers,it is very likely to carry out successful replantation as well as achieve satisfactory function restoration with excellent teamwork and accurate vessel and nerve anastomosis under microsurgery as well as rehabilitation treatment afterwards.