1.Enterovirus distribution in environmental sewage in Fuzhou City, 2013-2014
Xiuhui YANG ; Wangfeng ZHU ; Shaojian CAI ; Yong ZHOU ; Yansheng YAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2017;33(1):27-31
In order to explore the significance of enterovirus environmental surveillance of sewage,two sewage treatment plants in Fuzhou City were selected as sentinel surveillance sites.One sewage sample was collected from entrance of each plant every month,and total 48 samples were studied from 2013 to 2014 in Fuzhou City.Using the RD,L20B and Hep-2 cell lines to isolate the viruses,44 of the 48 sewage samples (91.67%) were positive,268 strains were isolated which covered at least 22 enterovirus serotypes.The peak season of virus isolation from sewage was in February and July which was two months earlier than patient surveillance.Eehovirus type 7 (Echo 7) was the predominant serotype in 2013 with 58 isolations (43.61%),and in 2014 echovirus type 6 (ECHO 6) became the predominant serotype with 85 isolates (62.96%),among the strains isolated from sewage sample.Phylogenetic analysis found that the predominant serotype Echo 6 and Echo 7 isolated from sewage were more diversified than that from clinical cases during the same period,and were high homology with isolates form patients which belong to same branch in phylogenetic tree.In conclusion,enterovirus environmental sewage surveillance is an effective approach,and could be more sensitive than patient surveillance.
2.Mitoxantrone inhibits growth of melanoma by increasing expression of calreticulin
Junling ZHANG ; Weibo LI ; Shaojian XIE ; Dongbin LI ; Qing TIAN ; Yingxia WANG ; Ping XUE ; Jianhui CAI
Chinese Journal of Cancer Biotherapy 2010;17(1):19-24
Objective: To investigate the effect of mitoxantrone (MIT) on calreticulin (CRT) expression in B16 cells, and to observe the immune effect of B16-membrane antigen vaccine highly expressing CRT on B16 tumor-bearing mice. Methods: The expression of CRT on membrane of B16 cells was detected by immunofluorescence after treatment with different concentrations of MIT. B16-implanted mouse model was established, and the growth of B16-implanted tumors and CRT expression in B16-implanted tumor tissues were observed after treatment with different concentrations of MIT. Membrane antigen vaccines from both normal B16 cells and MIT-treated B16 cells were prepared, and mice were immunized before B16 cell implantation. The infiltration of immune cells into B16 tumor tissues and the ratios of CD4~+ and CD8~+ T cells in the spleen of B16 tumor-bearing mice were examined by immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry, respectively. Results: Flow cytometry results showed that MIT dose-dependently increased CRT expression on B16 cell membrane, with CRT expression in control and high dosage MIT groups being (29.40±3.57)% and (72.20±2.94)% (P<0.05), respectively. MIT also increased CRT expression in B16 tumor tissues, with those in the control and high dosage MIT groups being 3.21±1.37 and 9.17±1.06 (P<0.05), respectively. MIT effectively inhibited the growth of B16 tumors (P<0.05). Compared with normal B16 cell membrane antigen vaccine, the vaccine highly expressing CRT increased the numbers of DCs and T cells in B16 tumors tissues and the ratios of CD4~+ and CD8(+) T cells in the spleen (P<0.05). Conclusion: MIT can increase CRT expression on membrane of B16 cells. B16-membrane antigen vaccine highly expressing CRT can enhance the infiltration of DCs and T cells in melanoma, thus improving the immune effect of B16-membrane antigen vaccine.
3.EV71 infection and viral features in patients with acute flaccid paralysis in Fujian,China,2003-2012
Xiuhui YANG ; Shaojian CAI ; Hongrong ZHANG ; Aihua HE ; Ruihong WU ; Zhiqing LIN ; Yansheng YAN
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2014;(7):679-683,687
The prevalence of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) associated with EV71 and the genetic variation in Fujian , China from 2003 to 2012 was investigated in this study .Descriptive epidemiology was used to analyze the epidemiologic and clinical features of AFP cases associated with EV 71 .Phylogenetic analysis was performed to explore the genetical characteris-tics of EV71 based on the complete VP1 nucleotide and amino acid sequences .Results showed that the mean incidence of EV71-associated AFP in children under 15 years old was 2 .24/10 000 000 in Fujian Province during 2003 and 2012 ,based on the number of EV71 isolates and the reported AFP cases .And the incidence has increased since 2008 .The EV71 strains isolated from the AFP cases or from the healthy contacts were distributed in 9 prefectures of Fujian Province ,most in the months of May and June .Of 76 .0% (19/25) of AFP cases associated with EV 71 were the children under 3 years and the male-to-female ratio was 1 .5 :1 .Twenty out of twenty-two cases (90 .91% ) had fevers before the onset of paralysis .Most cases had unilater-al limb paralysis (14/22 ,63 .6% ) .Typical manifestations of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) were observed in five cases before the onset of paralysis .Residual paralysis was observed in two cases during the follow-up visits .The strains isolated from 25 cases belonged to genotype C4 .All other strains belonged to subtype C4a except the subtype C4b strains isolated in 2003 .The homology among the strains was high in 2009-2011 ,and the homology among these strains and the representative strains in Fuyang ,Anhui Province was also in the high level .Therefore ,it was possible that the isolated strains had the same origin and might cause the epidemic .In conclusion ,an AFP surveillance system could be developed for analyzing the incidence of AFP associated with EV71 ,determining the features of the isolates ,and describing the intensity and trends of EV71 epidem-ics .
4.Epidemiological characteristics of viral hepatitis E in Fujian Province from 2012 to 2021
QI Xiaoqi ; OU Jianming ; CHEN Wu ; CAI Shaojian ; XIE Zhonghang ; WU Shenggen ; ZHENG Kuicheng
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(9):902-
Abstract: Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of viral hepatitis E in Fujian Province from 2012-2021, and to provide scientific evidence for the prevention and control of hepatitis E in the future. Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze hepatitis E cases in Fujian Province from 2012 to 2021. Results From 2012 to 2021, a total of 8 877 cases of hepatitis E were reported in Fujian Province from 2012-2021. The overall incidence rate showed a decreasing trend (χ2trend =458.14, P<0.001), with the lowest incidence rate of 1.32/100 000 in 2020 and an annual average incidence rate of 2.29/100 000 per year. The incidence was higher in winter and spring, with the months of March and April having the highest number of reported cases (2 146, 24.17%) and the fewest cases were reported in September (571, 6.43%). The difference in reported incidence rates between cities was statistically significant (χ2=1 877.75, P<0.01). The comprehensive experimental zone of Pingtan had the highest average reported incidence rate of 6.03/100 000, while Zhangzhou had the lowest at 0.94/100 000. The number of male cases was higher than the number of female cases, with a male to female ratio of 2.04∶1. The disease was most prevalent among middle-aged and elderly individuals, with the age group of 40-<65 years having the highest number of reported cases, accounting for 57.44% (5 099/8 877) of all cases. The age group of 50-<55 years had the highest reported incidence, with the number of reported cases increasing with age below 50 years, but decreasing with age over 50 years. As for occupational distribution, peasants had the highest proportion of the disease, accounting for 34.49% (3 062 cases) of the total cases. Conclusions The reported incidence rate of hepatitis E in Fujian showed a downward from 2012 to 2021. Due to the impact of COVID-19, incidence of the lowest was 2020, but it did not reflect the true situation of the disease, which may have affected trend of hepatitis E. In order to control and reduce the incidence of hepatitis E, efforts should be made to increase publicity and education on health knowledge and vaccination among key areas and populations, strengthen monitoring and diagnostic capability, and implement comprehensive prevention and control measures.
5.Curative effect of arthroscopic treatment for subacromial impingement syndrome
Shaojian CHEN ; Shiliang XIAO ; Xingjian CAI ; Gang DENG ; Longqiang ZOU ; Guangxuan ZENG
China Modern Doctor 2015;(14):93-95
Objective To analyze the clinical curative effect of arthroscopic acromioplasty treatment for subacromial impingement syndrome(SAIS). Methods A total of 52 patients who had SAIS were studied in our hospital by using the Neer score evaluation, the results of the pre-operative and post-operative scores were statistically analyzed. Results All the 52 cases were followed up, the follow-up ranged from 3 to 24 months with an average of 9 months. According to the Neer scoring system, 34 cases less than 70 points in the pre-operation were poor, 14 cases with 71-79 points were fair, 4 cases with 80-89 points were good. And 23 cases with 71-79 points in the post-operation were fair, 24 cases with 80-89 points were good,5 cases with more than 90 points were excellent. The Neer score was(55.25±19.00)before operation, and(81.13±6.28)after operation. There was a significantly statistical difference (t=-9.33, P<0.05). Conclusion The pain and activity of the patients were improved by the arthro scopic acromioplasty. And it has many advantages,such as faster post-operative recovery,low risk of complications and so on.
6.Research progress of Parkinson’s genetic variation based on multi-omics platform
Qian XU ; Yibo CONG ; Shaojian XIAO ; Wei QIN ; Shiya CHEN ; Jing CAI
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2016;15(7):748-751
“Omics” is a integral thought, which can provide a non-bias method, identify the biochemical pathways of the diseases, and ultimately determine the target for future research. It includes genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabonomics. We elaborate the cooperative development of omics in recent years and it’s role in the genetic variation in Parkinson's disease in this article.
7.Role of syndromic surveillance program in the practice of early detection on disease outbreak.
Shenggen WU ; ; Yuwei WENG ; Wenjing YE ; Linglan WANG ; ; Yansheng YAN ; Rongtao HONG ; Jianming OU ; Wu CHEN ; Shaojian CAI
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2016;37(4):531-534
OBJECTIVEA Dengue outbreak was reported in Dongfen town Jianou county, Fujian province on September 19, 2014. The goal of this project was to explore the role of syndromic surveillance program in the practice of early detection on disease outbreak through the case mentioned above.
METHODSThe authors retrospectively collected data related to Outpatient log and Pharmacy drug use in Dongfen township hospital through the electronic information system of the hospital from August to November, 2014. All the abnormal events were recorded, according to related data on fever and drug use. Description of fever, syndromic characteristics, correlation and Linear regression analyses were conducted, using the surveillance data on fever syndrome and drug use from the pharmacy.
RESULTSA total of 1 102 cases with fever and 2 437 fever-related clinic visits were reported which showing an increased number of 19.6, 10.2 times respectively, when compared to the same period of the previous year in which men accounted for 45.3% (499/1 102) and female accounted for 54.7% (603/1 102). Age groups presented an atypical type " M" type. 5 and 10 year olds groups formed the largest proportion, accounted for 11.5% (127/1 102) of the total number os the patients. The correlation coefficient ranged from 0.85 to 0.97 (P<0.05). Data from the syndromic surveillance program showed an " outbreak" was occured in August 23, 2014.
CONCLUSIONSCompared to routine surveillance program, the syndromic surveillance program could detect the appearence of an outbreak, a month or even more earlier. The role of syndromic surveillance program needs to be further explored.
Data Collection ; Dengue ; diagnosis ; epidemiology ; prevention & control ; Disease Outbreaks ; prevention & control ; Drug Prescriptions ; statistics & numerical data ; Drug Utilization ; statistics & numerical data ; trends ; Early Diagnosis ; Female ; Fever ; etiology ; Health Information Systems ; Humans ; Male ; Pharmacy Service, Hospital ; Population Surveillance ; methods ; Retrospective Studies