OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical distribution and drug resistance of the nonfermenters between 2000 and 2004 in our hospital. METHODS The bacteria were identified by ATB,drug resistance test was then performed by K-B method. RESULTS A total of 875 strains of nonfermentative Gram-negative bacteria were isolated from various clinical specimens during Jan 2000-Dec 2004.The dominant strains were Pseudomonas aeruginosa((313 strains)),Acinetobacter baumannii(287 strains) and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia(180 strains).They happened most commonly in the respiratory system.The positive rate from sputum and pharyngeal probe was 73.7% and 6.2%.The resistance rate of P.aeruginosa and A.baumannii to imipenem was the lowest,accounted for 17.6% and 7.7%.These nonfermenters were highly resistant to cefalotin,ceftriaxone and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim.The resistance rate of S.maltophilia to sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim was lower than the others,the rate being 7.8%. CONCLUSIONS The drug resistance of nonfermenters to frequently-used antibacterials is higher.Due to the high resistant rates,the drugs should be chosen according to the result of the drug susceptibility test.

Objective To make etiological and epidemiological investigation on the infection of Angiostrongylus canto-nensis in 8 pupils in Changle City. Methods (1) CSF of patients was examined with the conventional method to detect pathogens and eosinophiles. (2) The fecal samples of wild rodents were collected from the spot and examined microscopically to discover the first stage larvae of A. cantonensis. (3) Snails (Pila gigas) were collected in the spot. The smashed head tissue was examined for the third stage larvae of A. cantonensis. (4) The patient's clinical symptoms and physical signs were recorded with an emphasis on central nervous system. Results (1) Two larvae of the third stage of A. cantonensis were found in CSF of one patient. Eosinophiles occupied 68% of the cell number in average (ranged from 47% to 83%) in CSF of the 8 patients. (2) The infection rate of the first stage larvae of A. cantonensis was 39.3% (44/112) in feces of the rodents. (3) The infection rate of the third stage larvae of A. cantonensis was 40. 0% (82/205) in the snails. (4) Major clinical manifestations in the 8 patients included: severe headache(8/8), dizziness(8/8), nausea(8/8), vomiting(8/8), lethargy(7/8), lower limb hypody-namia(7/8). Conclusion The confirmation of severe infection of A. cantonensis in 8 child patients demonstrated that a natural nidus of angiostrongyliasis is present in Chengle City.

Objective To provide the basis for the differentiation with similar species of intestinal flukes through observing the figure of Haplorchis pumilio. Methods Adults of H. pumilio were collected from the intestine of the cat which was infected with the encysted cercariae of H.pumilio for 45 days. The worms were observed after staining. Eggs and metacercariae of H.pumilio were collected and examined for their shape, size and morphological characteristics. Pseudorasbora parva, the fish host, was examined for the parasitized sites of metacercariae. Results The principal characteristics of the adults is the acetabulum degradation. There are only the genital sucker with 44-48 hamuli. The average measurement of eggs is 31.2?16.7 ?m with a smooth shell. Its aceromion is not evident. The average diameter of metacercariae is 168.5 ?m. There are squamous spines on metacercaria. The metacercariae only parasitize in the muscle between the basis of the fin and the fish body. The average measurement of metacercaria cyst is 445?95?m, with squamous spines on the body surface. Hamuli are found on the genital sucker of metacercaria cyst. Conclusion The morphological figures and parasitic sites of metacercaria, the genital sucker of the adult, and the number and form of the hamulus on the genital sucker provide basis for distinguishing H. pumilio from other intestinal flukes.