1.Strengthen the prevention and control of Zika virus disease and other mosquito-borne infectious diseases in China
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2016;9(2):104-108
Zika virus disease is a mosquito-borne disease with aedes as a potential viral vector. Besides Zika virus, aedes can also serve as a vector for other viruses such as yellow fever virus and dengue virus.With the impact of globalization and climate changes, many regions in the world are experiencing outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in recently years.This paper focuses on the epidemic, prevention and control measures of mosquito-borne infectious diseases such as Zika virus disease and yellow fever which are firstly imported to China.
2.Studies on the calibration of mammography automatic exposure mode with computed radiology
Hongzhou ZHU ; Guoliang SHAO ; Lei SHI ; Qing LIU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2010;30(3):355-357
Objective To realize the optimization of image quality and radiation dose by correcting mammography automatic exposure,according to automatic exposure controlled mode of mammography film-screen system . Methods The film-screen system(28 kV) was applied to perform automatic exposure of plexiglass(40 mm) and get the standard dose of exposure, the exposure mode of CR base on LgM =2.0 was rectified, which was divided into 10 steps. Mammary glands pattern(Fluke NA18-220) were examined with CR( 26,28, and 30 kV ) by the automatic exposure mode corrected. The exposure values(mAs) were recorded. CR image was diagnosed and evaluated in double blind way by 4 radiologists according to American Collage of Radiology(ACR) standard. Results Based on the standard of CR automatic exposure with the dose higher than the traditional exposure of film-screen system, the calibration of mammography automatic exposure was accomplished. The test results of the calibrated mode was better than the scoring system of ACR. Conclusions Comparative study showed improvement in acquiring high-quality image and reduction of radiation dose. The corrected mammography automatic exposure mode might be a better method for clinical use.
3.Comparison of an in-house tuberculosis-specific IFN-γ release assays with T-SPOT TB in latent tuberculosis infection diagnosis among HIV-infected individuals
Jieyun ZHANG ; Qiaoli PENG ; Xiuyun ZHU ; Hui WANG ; Hongzhou LU ; Xinchun CHEN ; Boping ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2011;34(2):121-124
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of two tuberculosis-specific IFN-γ release assays in latent tuberculosis infection among HIV-infected individuals. Methods The levels of tuberculosis antigen-specific IFN-γin 102 HIV patients from AIDS Outpatient Clinic of Shenzhen Third People's Hospital were detected by in-house tuberculosis-specific IFN-γ ELISpot assay and commercial T-SPOT TB kit, and tuberculin skin test (TST) were done at the same time. There were 66 males and 36 females,and the average age was 35. Results Seventeen HIV infected patients were positive in both IFN-γ ELISpot and T-SPOT TB methods, the sensitivity, specificity positive predictive value(PPV), negative predictive value(NPV) and compliance rates of ELISpot were 94. 4% ,94. 0% ,77. 3% ,98. 8% and 94. 1% ,respectively. Three patients were positive in both IFN-γELISpot and T-SPOT TB methods, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV and compliance rates of TST were 16. 7%, 98. 8%, 75.0%, 84. 7% and 84. 3%, respectively. The average number of spots using three kinds of antigen ESAT-6, Pool A,Pool B obtained were 26. 89 ±5. 77,18. 96 ±4. 75 and 14. 51 ± 3.77, respectively. Only ESAT-6 and Pool B have a statistically significant difference (H=7.557,P = 0.022 9), no significant difference was shown between other groups. There was no significant difference between the positive rate and the CD4+ T cellls number(x2 =0. 860 8 ,P =0. 650 2) ,as the same as the T-SPOT TB (x2 = 1. 396 4, P = 0. 497 5 ). Conclusions The performance of this in-house tuberculosis-specific IFN-γ ELISPot assay was comparable to T-SPOT assay in diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection, and the sensitivity and specificity of both these two assays were all much higher than TST. They canbe recommended in diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection in HIV infected patients.
4.The role of T helper type 17 cells in the pathogenesis of HIV/tuberculosis-coinfected patients
Qiaoli PENG ; Mingxia ZHANG ; Guiying LI ; Jieyun ZHANG ; Xiuyun ZHU ; Yingxia LIU ; Shuiteng LIU ; Hongzhou LU ; Boping ZHOU ; Hui WANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2011;29(10):600-604
ObjectiveTo evaluate the IL-17 expression in HIV/tuberculosis-coinfected patients and its role in the pathogenesis of this coinfection.MethodsFifty-four HIV infected patients were divided into three groups:simple HIV infected group,HIV with latent tuberculosis infection (HIV+ LTBI) group and HIV coinfected with active tuberculosis (HIV+ ATB) group.The whole blood intracellular cytokine staining was performed and samples were then detected by BD FACSCanto.The expressions of CD4+ IL-17+ T cells and CD4+ IFNγ+ T cells were analyzed using FACSDiva software.Comparison between groups was done by independent sample t test.ResultsThe CD4+ T cell count and viral load among these three groups were comparable.There were no significant difference of the expression of CD4+ IL-17+ T cells between simple HIV infected group and HIV+ LTBI group (1.40 ± 1.01) % vs (1.29±0.86) %,(t=0.336,P>0.05),but both of these two groups were much higher than HIV+ATB group (t=3.680,t=2.516,P<0.05).There were no significant differences of the expression of CD4+ IFNγ+ T cells among these three groups [(32.8±24.0)% vs (40.3±1 21.9) % vs (46.1±31.2)%,(t=-0.939,t=-1.602,t=-0.646,P>0.05)].ConclusionThe Th17 response is down-regulated in HIV/tuberculosis-coinfected patients,which may play an important antitubercular role in the pathogenesis of coinfection.
5.Use of IFN-γ release assay in latent tuberculosis infection diagnosis in general and HTV-infected populations
Hui WANG ; Yan TAN ; Xiuyun ZHU ; Mingfeng LIAO ; Jieyun ZHANG ; Yan LIU ; Shuiteng LIU ; Lukun ZHANG ; Yang ZHOU ; Yingxia LIU ; Boping ZHOU ; Xinchun CHEN ; Hongzhou LU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2009;29(11):1037-1041
Objective To assess the validity of a newly developed in-house ELISPOT IFN-γ release assay (IGRA) for the detection of latent tuberculosis infection among HIV infected individuals. Methods In-house ELISPOT assay were performed, together with a tuberculin skin test in 205 health controls and 110 HIV infected individuals , who had no signs of active tuberculosis at time of enrolment . Results Using the ELISPOT assay, positivity rates for the 205 health controls, 110 HIV infected individuals and 47 AIDS patients on highly active antiretrovial therapy (HAART) were 7. 3% , 24.5% , 29. 8% , respectively. These results indicated that the positive rates obtained from HIV infected individuals (include patient on HAART) was significantly higher than health controls( P < 0.001). We found no significant correlation between the CD4 cell count and positivity of ELISPOT assay (P >0.05 ). The proportion of subjects with a positive response to ELISPOT assay were higher than the proportion of tuberculin skin test(TST) responders(P<0.0001) in HIV infected individuals. Conclusion Our study indicates that IGRA using M. tuberculosis specific antigens are likely to retain their validity for the diagnosis of LTBI among HIV positive individuals.
6.Development of clinical practice guidelines for the management of adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy
Liang FU ; Yan HU ; Hongzhou LU ; Meijuan BAO ; Lin ZHANG ; Yinzhong SHEN ; Lijun ZHA ; Cheng′en PAN ; Huiwen LI ; Zheng ZHU ; Ning DONG ; Yanjuan GAN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2016;32(19):1497-1501
Objective To develop the clinical practice guidelines for the management of medication adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in China. Methods The development methods included qualitative interview of 31 stakeholders, questionnaire survey of 423 PLHIV, adaptation of 30 clinical practice guidelines related to AIDS care, and overviews of reviews of 44 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis. Results 10 clinical practice guidelines and 10 systematic reviews/Meta-analysis were included. The clinical practice guidelines for the management of HAART were formed. Conclusions The formed clinical practice guidelines showed better applicability and higher general quality. It is recommended to use the guidelines in AIDS care.
7.The expression changes of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in a mouse model of olfactory dysfunction
Qiong FAN ; Xiaoning ZHU ; Hongzhou GE ; Zhijun WANG
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2024;31(2):113-116
OBJECTIVE To explore the expression changes of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathways in olfactory disorders.METHODS There were 40 healthy BALB/c mice who were divided into an observation group and a control group,with 20 mice in each group.Detection of Toll-like receptors(TLR4),myeloid differentiation primary response gene 88(MyD88)and nuclear factor kappa B(NF-κB)in mice using quantitative reverse transcription PCR level;Detection of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB by Western blot(WB)test protein content;Immunohistochemical detection of the expression of mouse olfactory marker protein(OMP).RESULTS There was no significant difference in foraging time between the two groups of mice before modeling(P>0.05),after modeling,the foraging time of the observation group mice was significantly longer than that of the control group(P<0.05);The relative mRNA expression level of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB in the nasal epithelium of mice in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);The protein expression of TLR4,MyD88 and NF-κB in the nasal epithelium of mice in the observation group was significantly higher than that of the control group(P<0.05);The level of OMP protein in the nasal epithelium of the observation group was significantly lower than that of the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Expression reinforcement of TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway in a mouse model of olfactory dysfunction.
8.Application of music therapy combined with acupuncture and auricular acupoint pressing in childbirth of primipara
Jufen ZHU ; Hou ZHENG ; Haijing HOU ; Kaifen GU ; Hongzhou CHEN
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2020;26(4):527-529
Objective To explore the effects of music therapy combined with acupuncture and auricular acupoint pressing in childbirth of primipara. Methods From June to December 2017,this study selected 90 primiparas with childbirth in Obstetrics Department at Zhejiang University Zhoushan Hospital as subjects by convenience sampling. All of primiparas were divided into intervention group and control group with the method of random number table,45 cases in each group. Control group adopted music therapy in which patients listened to their favorite music. On the basis of that in control group,intervention group carried out the acupuncture and auricular acupoint pressing. This study compared the Numerical Rating Scale(NRS),the time when the orifice of uterus ranged from 3 to 10 cm,neonatal Apgar score and blood loss two hours after childbirth of delivery women. Results There was no statistical difference in the score of NRS of primiparas between two groups when the orifice of uterus ≥3 cm(P>0.05). The scores of NRS of intervention group were lower than those of control group with statistical differences 30 min after analgesia and when uterus opened to the full(P<0.05). The time when the orifice of uterus ranged from 3 to 10 cm in intervention group was shorter than that in control group with a statistical difference(P< 0.05). There were no statistical differences in the neonatal Apgar score and blood loss two hours after childbirth of patients between two groups(P> 0.05). Conclusions Music therapy combined with acupuncture and auricular acupoint pressing can ease the labor pain,shorten the time when uterus opens to the full,and is safe for mother and baby and has better effects compared with simply music therapy which is worthy of being popularized and applied.
9.Expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of cryptococcal meningitis
Zhengyin LIU ; Guiqiang WANG ; Liping ZHU ; Xiaoju LYU ; Qiangqiang ZHANG ; Yunsong YU ; Zhihui ZHOU ; Yanbin LIU ; Weiping CAI ; Ruoyu LI ; Wenhong ZHANG ; Fujie ZHANG ; Hao WU ; Yingchun XU ; Hongzhou LU ; Taisheng LI
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2018;57(5):317-323
Cryptococcal meningitis is a common and refractory central nervous system infection,with high rates of mortality and disability.The experts of the Society of Infectious Diseases of Chinese Medical Association have reached this consensus after a thorough discussion.Based on the current situation of cryptococcal meningitis in China,the management of cryptococcal meningitis includes 6 aspects:introduction,microorganism identification,clinical manifestations and diagnosis,principles of antifungal therapy,treatment of refractory and recurrent meningitis,treatment of intracranial hypertension.There is not a separate consensus on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in patients with cryptococcal meningitis.This article focuses on different antifungal regimens and reducing intracranial pressure by reference to Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines.The importance of early diagnosis,combined long-term antifungal therapy,control of intracranial hypertension are emphasized.
10.Analysis of baseline liver biochemical parameters in 324 cases with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Shanghai area
Zhiping QIAN ; Xue MEI ; Yuyi ZHANG ; Ying ZOU ; Zhengguo ZHANG ; Hui ZHU ; Hongying GUO ; Yu LIU ; Yun LING ; Xiaoyu ZHANG ; Jiefei WANG ; Hongzhou LU
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2020;28(3):229-233
Objective:To summarize the clinical characteristics and liver biochemical parameters of 324 cases admitted with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Shanghai area.Methods:Clinical data and baseline liver biochemical parameters of 324 cases with novel coronavirus pneumonia admitted to the Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center from January 20, 2020 to February 24, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups based on the status of illness: mild type (mild and typical) and severe type (severe and critical).The differences in clinical data and baseline liver biochemical parameters of the two groups were described and compared. The t-test and Wilcoxon rank-sum test were used for measurement data. The enumeration data were expressed by frequency and rate, and chi-square test was used.Results:Of the 324 cases with novel coronavirus pneumonia, 26 were severe cases (8%), with median onset of 5 days, 20 cases were HBsAg positive (6.2%), and 70 cases (21.6%) with fatty liver, diagnosed with X-ray computed tomography. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), γ-glutamyl transferase (GGT), total bilirubin (TBil), albumin(ALB) and international normalized ratio (INR) of 324 cases at baseline were 27.86 ± 20.02 U/L, 29.33 ± 21.02 U/L, 59.93 ± 18.96 U / L, 39.00 ± 54.44 U/L, 9.46 ± 4.58 μmol / L, 40.64 ± 4.13 g / L and 1.02 ± 0.10. Of which, ALT was > than the upper limit of normal (> ULN), accounting for 15.7% (51/324). ALT and AST > ULN, accounting for 10.5% (34/324). ALP > ULN, accounting for 1.2% (4/324). ALP and GGT > ULN, accounting for 0.9% (3/324). INR > ULN was lowest, accounting for 0.6% (2/324). There were no statistically significant differences ( P > 0.05) in ALT [(21.5 vs. 26) U / L, P = 0.093], ALP [(57 vs.59) U/L, P = 0.674], and GGT [(24 vs.28) U/L, P = 0.101] between the severe group and the mild group. There were statistically significant differences in AST (23 U/L vs. 34 U/L, P < 0.01), TBil (10.75 vs. 8.05 μmol / L, P < 0.01), ALB (35.79 ± 4.75 vs. 41.07 ± 3.80 g/L, P < 0.01), and INR (1.00 vs. 1.04, P < 0.01). Conclusion:The baseline liver biochemical parameters of 324 cases with novel coronavirus pneumonia in Shanghai area was comparatively lower and the liverinjury degree was mild, and the bile duct cell damage was rare.