1.Mechanism of Yiqi Huoxue Therapy Regulating IL-33/ST2/IL-1RAP to Improve Nasal Mucosal Tissue Remodeling and Intervene in Allergic Rhinitis
Huan WANG ; Hongping LUO ; Meiya WANG ; Yuyin LIU ; Chenlin WANG ; Chao LIAO ; Fangqi LIANG ; Peizheng XIONG ; Li TIAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(14):298-307
ObjectiveTo explore the mechanism by which Qidan Yifei Tongqiao granules (QDYF) alleviate nasal mucosal remodeling in allergic rhinitis (AR) via the interleukin-33 (IL-33)/growth stimulation expressed gene 2 (ST2)/interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein (IL-1RAP) signaling pathway from the perspective of Qi-replenishing and blood-activating therapy. MethodsFirst, according to the previous network pharmacology results, this study predicted the potential mechanisms of QDYF in treating AR by screening key pathways, components, and targets. Molecular docking was performed via AutoDock and PyMOL 2.5.5. Subsequently, a rat model of ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR was used for validation through in vivo experiments. Forty-eight rats were assigned into 6 groups: Control, model, low-dose QDYF (QDYF-L, 4.04 g·kg-1), medium-dose QDYF (QDYF-M, 8.08 g·kg-1), high-dose QDYF (QDYF-H, 16.16 g·kg-1), and loratadine (0.9 mg·kg-1). After 14 days of intervention, behavioral scores of the rats were observed. The morphological changes of nasal mucosa tissue were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining. Masson staining was used to observe collagen fiber deposition in the nasal mucosal tissue and to calculate the collagen volume fraction (CVF). The expression of E-cadherin (E-cad) in the nasal mucosa tissue was detected by immunofluorescence. The serum levels of helper T cell 2 (Th2) cytokines interleukin-4 (IL-4), interleukin-5 (IL-5), and interleukin-13 (IL-13) as well as helper T cell 1 (Th1) cytokines interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-γ (INF-γ) were quantified by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The protein levels of transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-β1), IL-33, ST2, and IL-1RAP in the nasal mucosa tissue were determined by Western blot. ResultsIL-33, ST2, and IL-1RAP had strong binding ability with the main active ingredients—wogonin, 7-methoxy-2-methylisoflavone, formononetin, naringenin, stigmasterol, and beta-sitosterol of QDYF, with the binding energy < -4.25 kcal⋅mol-1(1 cal≈4.184 J). The results of in vivo experiments showed that compared with the control group, the model group exhibited increased behavioral scores (P<0.05), aggravated pathological damage of nasal mucosa, increased collagen fiber deposition and CVF (P<0.05), elevated serum levels of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, up-regulated protein levels of TGF-β1, IL-33, ST2, and IL-1RAP in the nasal mucosa (P<0.05), down-regulated expression of E-cad, and declined serum levels of IL-2, IFN-γ, and IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the QDYF groups and loratadine group showed reduced behavioral scores (P<0.05), alleviated pathological damage of nasal mucosa, reduced collagen fiber deposition and CVF (P<0.05), and up-regulated E-cad expression (P<0.05). Compared with the model group, the QDYF-H group and the loratadine group showed raised levels of INF-γ and IFN-γ/IL-4 ratio (P<0.05), declined serum levels of IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13, and down-regulated protein levels of TGF-β1, IL-33, ST2, and IL-1RAP in the nasal mucosa (P<0.05). In addition, the QDYF-H group exhibited an elevated serum IL-2 level (P<0.05). The QDYF-M group showed down-regulated protein levels of TGF-β1, IL-33 and IL-1RAP in the nasal mucosa (P<0.05). The QDYF-L group demonstrated a down-regulated protein level of ST2 in the nasal mucosa (P<0.05). ConclusionQDYF may regulate the Th1/Th2 balance through the IL-33/ST2/IL-1RAP signaling pathway, thereby ameliorating nasal mucosal tissue remodeling and alleviating AR.
2.Differences in deltamethrin resistance and kdr gene mutation in Culex tritaeniorhynchus population in and outside the Yellow Sea wetland
Xiao-er ZHANG ; Zhi-ming WU ; Ye TIAN ; Qian CUI ; Yu-qian JI ; Huan WANG ; Shu-juan YANG ; Yi-chao ZHAO ; Yu WANG ; Hua-yu YIN ; Yu DING ; Guo-jin YAN ; Min-sen ZHAO ; Shou-gang ZHANG ; Bing-dong SONG ; Hong-na CHEN ; Jian GAO ; Wei-fang YANG ; Yu-fu ZHANG ; Hui LIU ; Hong-liang CHU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(2):101-107
Objective To gain insights into the biological characteristics of different populations of Culex tritaeniorhynchus within and around the Yellow Sea wetland from the perspective of the occurrence of resistance, we investigated the levels of resistance to deltamethrin and kdr gene mutation in the wetland and its peripheral areas. Methods Specimens were collected from Cx. tritaeniorhynchus populations at two monitoring sites in the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area, and also from two populations in Yancheng City and the Liuhe District of Nanjing, and the resistance of these mosquitoes to deltamethrin was determined using the CDC biotest bottle method. For each concentration of deltamethrin assessed, a random subset of exposed specimens was selected for amplification of the kdr gene fragment, followed by Sanger sequencing to identify and analyze resistance-associated mutations. Results The LC50 levels of deltamethrin among mosquitoes from the four populations in Luhe, Yancheng, the Rare Bird National Nature Reserve and the Tiaozi Ni Wetland Scenic Area were 2.048 5, 7.798 2, 3.473 3, and 17.695 5 mg/mL, respectively, with corresponding concentrations of deltamethrin ranging from 0.005 to 5.000,0.050 to 50.000,0.050 to 25.000 and 0.050 to 50.000 mg/mL, respectively. Furthermore, the ranges of the KT50 values were 11.76-107.43, 67.05-216.30,29.77-107.43 and 28.40-329.51 min; the 1-h knockdown rates were 34.58%-99.15%, 9.52%-43.80%, 55.09%-73.01%, and 10.09%-68.07%; and the 24-h mortality rates were 12.15%-67.52%,9.52%-79.56%,13.17%-82.21%, and 11.01%-78.99%, respectively. With respect to kdr gene mutation, we assayed a total of 63,70,59, and 57 mosquitoes for the four populations, for which we detected L1014F mutation frequencies of 14.29%, 35.00%, 20.34%, and 31.58%, respectively, with a majority of these mutations being heterozygous for resistance. In addition, five adult mosquitoes were identified has having synonymous mutations at site 1011[i. e. , AAT(asparagine)mutation to AAC(asparagine)]. Conclusions Our findings revealed the clear resistance of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus to deltamethrin in the Yancheng region of the Yellow Sea wetland, and the resistance phenotype and kdr frequency of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment were comparable to those of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus in the wetland environment, thereby indicating that the resistance of different populations of Cx. tritaeniorhynchus was homogeneous under the pressure of different insecticide selection within and around the wetland. However, the underlying mechanisms need to be further studied.
3.Dual Targeting of TBK1 and JAK-STAT1 Pathways by (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate Suppresses Type I Interferon-driven Inflammation
Liang LI ; Qi-Huan SHENG ; Huan LIU ; Wen-Hao YANG ; Jia-Lin SHI ; Ying-Jie SUN ; Rui JING ; Wei-Hua MAI ; Zhi-Min LI ; Xiao-Li XIE
Progress in Biochemistry and Biophysics 2026;53(7):1969-1983
ObjectiveType I interferon (IFN-I) signaling is essential for antiviral innate immunity, yet its sustained or excessive activation contributes to the pathogenesis of several autoimmune diseases and interferonopathies, such as systemic lupus erythematosus and Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. Current strategies targeting this pathway, exemplified by JAK inhibitors, act mainly on downstream signal transduction and provide limited direct control over upstream IFN-I production, while also carrying the risk of broad immunosuppression. Phyllanthus emblica L. has long been used in traditional medicine for inflammatory disorders, but the bioactive constituent responsible for its regulation of IFN-I signaling and the underlying molecular mechanism have not been clearly defined. This study aimed to identify the active anti-inflammatory component of P. emblica and to characterize its mechanism of action on the IFN-I pathway in macrophages. MethodsActive components ofP. emblica and their candidate targets were screened by network pharmacology using the TCMSP and DrugBank databases (oral bioavailability≥30%, drug-likeness≥0.18) and intersected with inflammation-related genes retrieved from public databases. The predicted interaction between EGCG and IFN-I pathway proteins (TBK1, IRF3, STAT1) was evaluated by molecular docking, with BX795 and GSK8612 used as reference TBK1 inhibitors. Mechanistic experiments were performed in THP-1-derived macrophages and primary bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDM). Upstream signaling was activated by transfection of the nucleic acid analogs poly(I∶C) and poly(dA∶dT) or by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulation, whereas downstream signaling was activated by exogenous IFN-β. An siRNA-mediated TREX1 knockdown model was used to mimic endogenous nucleic acid-driven interferonopathy. Expression of IFN-β1 and interferon-stimulated genes (ISGs) was measured by RT-qPCR, protein phosphorylation by Western blot, and IFN-β secretion by ELISA. Cellular thermal shift assay (CETSA) and drug affinity responsive target stability (DARTS) were used to probe the interactionbetween EGCG and IRF3. ResultsNetwork pharmacology identified (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) as a candidate IFN-I-suppressive constituent of P. emblica, with predicted binding to TBK1, IRF3, and STAT1. Molecular docking yielded binding energies of -9.2, -7.2, and -8.2 kcal/mol for TBK1, IRF3, and STAT1, respectively, indicating an affinity for TBK1 comparable to that of the reference inhibitors BX795 (-5.7 kcal/mol) and GSK8612 (-6.4 kcal/mol). EGCG suppressed IFN-β1 and ISG mRNA expression under poly (I∶C), poly (dA∶dT), and LPS stimulation in both THP-1 macrophages and BMDM. At the protein level, EGCG reduced the phosphorylation of TBK1 and IRF3 without affecting the levels of the upstream sensors cGAS and RIG-I, and lowered IFN-β secretion in a concentration-dependent manner. CETSA and DARTS showed that EGCG did not enhance the thermal stability or protease resistance of IRF3, indicating that its effect on IRF3 is indirect. Following IFN-β stimulation, prolonged EGCG treatment reduced STAT1 phosphorylation in a time-dependent manner without an apparent change in IRF9, and partially attenuated ISG transcription; this effect was not monotonicly concentration-dependent, and CXCL10 showed the most consistent suppression. In TREX1-knockdown cells, the elevated mRNA levels of ISG15, ISG56, and CXCL10 were reduced by EGCG. ConclusionEGCG suppresses IFN-I responses by concurrently inhibiting TBK1-IRF3-dependent IFN‑β production and JAK-STAT1-mediated downstream transcription. These in vitro findings provide a mechanistic basis for the anti-inflammatory use of P. emblica in traditional medicine and identify EGCG as a candidate for further evaluation in interferon-driven autoimmune disease models.
4.The application of robot-assisted positioning in total hip arthroplasty for patients with coronal pelvic tilt
Yinggang ZHENG ; Huan XIAO ; Libo HAO ; Jun FU ; Yongjian LIANG ; Zhiyuan LI ; Te LIU ; Chi XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(17):1104-1110
Objective:To explore the advantages of robotic-arm assisted total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) in acetabular component positioning and lower limb length assessment in patients with severe pelvic coronal tilt.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 122 patients with unilateral end-stage hip disease and coronal pelvic tilt angle >3° who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) at the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from June 2022 to December 2023. Among them, 44 patients underwent rTHA, and 78 underwent manual THA (mTHA). The rTHA group included 18 males and 26 females, with an average age of 60.5±9.3 years; the mTHA group included 41 males and 37 females, with an average age of 58.5±8.4 years. Compare the differences in the anteversion angle, abduction angle, pelvic tilt angle, leg length discrepancy (LLD) of the acetabular prosthesis, and the proportions of patients with LLD>0.5 cm and >1 cm between the two groups of patients after surgery. Calculate the proportion of outlier rates of acetabular abduction angle (<30° or >45°), and proportions within Callanan's safe zone. The early efficacy of the hip joint was evaluated by using the modified Harris score and joint range of motion.Results:All patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months, with an average of 8 months. All the surgical incisions of the patients achieved primary healing. Postoperative comparisons showed no statistically significant differences in acetabular abduction angle (39.5°±3.3° vs. 38.4°±7.3°) or anteversion angle (20.7°±1.6° vs. 19.7°±1.6°) between rTHA and mTHA groups ( P>0.05). However, pelvic tilt angle [2.5° (1.1°, 3.6°) vs. 3.5° (2.3°, 5.9°)] showed a statistically significant difference ( U=4.371, P=0.008). The rTHA group exhibited smaller absolute LLD [0.2 (0.1, 0.4) cm vs. 0.5 (0.2, 0.5) cm] and lower proportions of LLD >0.5 cm [14% (6/44) vs. 49% (38/78)] and >1 cm [2% (1/44) vs. 18% (14/78)], with statistical significance ( P<0.05). The rTHA group had a lower outlier rate for acetabular abduction angle (<30°or >45°) compared to the mTHA group [2% (1/44) vs. 33% (26/78)], with statistical significance (χ 2=10.388, P<0.001). Taking the Callanan safety zone as the standard, the proportion of acetabular cups within the safe zone was significantly higher in the rTHA group (98%, 43/44) compared to the mTHA group (67%, 52/78), with a statistically significant difference (χ 2=13.998, P<0.001). The modified Harris score and hip joint range of motion in the mTHA group increased from 47.6±6.6 points and 83° (73°, 88°) before the operation to 83.5±11.2 points and 118° (110°, 122°) at the last follow-up, respectively. The rTHA group increased from 46.5±9.2 points and 79° (71°, 90°) before the operation to 85.0±12.5 points and 124° (116°, 130°) at the last follow-up. The differences in the modified Harris score and hip joint range of motion between the two groups before the operation and at the last follow-up were statistically significant ( P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). No THA-related complications occurred during follow-up period. Conclusion:For patients with end-stage hip joint diseases with coronal tilt exceeding 3°, robotic-assisted technology significantly improves the accuracy of acetabular component placement during THA and offers better control of postoperative LLD.
5.Drug resistance and clinical characteristics of bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter in children
Jianen YAN ; Chenglan YAN ; Jiahui LIANG ; Xuehua HU ; Minxue LIU ; Huan ZHANG ; Linlin LI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(19):2965-2969
OBJECTIVE To analyze the drug resistance,laboratory indicators and clinical characteristics of blood-stream infections caused by Enterobacter in children,providing references for early empirical treatment.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 302 children(aged 29 days to 12 years)with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter(monomicrobial infections)admitted to the Maternity and Child Health Care of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from Jan.2017 to Dec.2023.The drug resistance of Enterobacter and major pathogens were analyzed across different age groups of children.Based on prognosis,the children were divided into a favorable prognosis group(266 cases)and a poor prognosis group(36 cases),and their laboratory indicators and clinical characteristics were compared.Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for poor prognosis.RESULTS The major pathogens causing infections were Salmonella,Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.The distribution difference of major pathogens across age groups(29 days-6 months,>6 months-1 year,>1-2 years,>2 years)was statistically significant(P<0.001).The drug resistance rates of Salmonella to ampicillin,chloramphenicol and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim were 68.61%,54.01%and 44.53%,respectively.E.coli exhibited drug resistance rates of 83.33%,52.22%and 47 78%to ampicillin,sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and cefazolin,respectively.K.pneumoniae showed drug resistance rates exceeding 50%to ampicillin/sulbactam,cefuroxime and cefazolin.Hypoalbuminemia(OR=3.319),sepsis(OR=3.122),ventricular purulent encephalitis(OR=5.104)and prior use of penicillin-class anti-bacterial drugs before culture positivity(OR=3.374)were identified as risk factors for poor prognosis of the chil-dren with Enterobacteriaceae bloodstream infections(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS Bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter in children predominantly occur in those under 2 years of age,with Salmonella,E.coli and K.pneumoniae as the major pathogens,exhibiting high drug resistance rates to penicillin and cephalosporin antibacte-rial drugs.Clinical therapeutic regimen should be adjusted early based on laboratory indicators and risk factors to improve prognosis.
6.The application of robot-assisted positioning in total hip arthroplasty for patients with coronal pelvic tilt
Yinggang ZHENG ; Huan XIAO ; Libo HAO ; Jun FU ; Yongjian LIANG ; Zhiyuan LI ; Te LIU ; Chi XU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(17):1104-1110
Objective:To explore the advantages of robotic-arm assisted total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) in acetabular component positioning and lower limb length assessment in patients with severe pelvic coronal tilt.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 122 patients with unilateral end-stage hip disease and coronal pelvic tilt angle >3° who underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) at the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital from June 2022 to December 2023. Among them, 44 patients underwent rTHA, and 78 underwent manual THA (mTHA). The rTHA group included 18 males and 26 females, with an average age of 60.5±9.3 years; the mTHA group included 41 males and 37 females, with an average age of 58.5±8.4 years. Compare the differences in the anteversion angle, abduction angle, pelvic tilt angle, leg length discrepancy (LLD) of the acetabular prosthesis, and the proportions of patients with LLD>0.5 cm and >1 cm between the two groups of patients after surgery. Calculate the proportion of outlier rates of acetabular abduction angle (<30° or >45°), and proportions within Callanan's safe zone. The early efficacy of the hip joint was evaluated by using the modified Harris score and joint range of motion.Results:All patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months, with an average of 8 months. All the surgical incisions of the patients achieved primary healing. Postoperative comparisons showed no statistically significant differences in acetabular abduction angle (39.5°±3.3° vs. 38.4°±7.3°) or anteversion angle (20.7°±1.6° vs. 19.7°±1.6°) between rTHA and mTHA groups ( P>0.05). However, pelvic tilt angle [2.5° (1.1°, 3.6°) vs. 3.5° (2.3°, 5.9°)] showed a statistically significant difference ( U=4.371, P=0.008). The rTHA group exhibited smaller absolute LLD [0.2 (0.1, 0.4) cm vs. 0.5 (0.2, 0.5) cm] and lower proportions of LLD >0.5 cm [14% (6/44) vs. 49% (38/78)] and >1 cm [2% (1/44) vs. 18% (14/78)], with statistical significance ( P<0.05). The rTHA group had a lower outlier rate for acetabular abduction angle (<30°or >45°) compared to the mTHA group [2% (1/44) vs. 33% (26/78)], with statistical significance (χ 2=10.388, P<0.001). Taking the Callanan safety zone as the standard, the proportion of acetabular cups within the safe zone was significantly higher in the rTHA group (98%, 43/44) compared to the mTHA group (67%, 52/78), with a statistically significant difference (χ 2=13.998, P<0.001). The modified Harris score and hip joint range of motion in the mTHA group increased from 47.6±6.6 points and 83° (73°, 88°) before the operation to 83.5±11.2 points and 118° (110°, 122°) at the last follow-up, respectively. The rTHA group increased from 46.5±9.2 points and 79° (71°, 90°) before the operation to 85.0±12.5 points and 124° (116°, 130°) at the last follow-up. The differences in the modified Harris score and hip joint range of motion between the two groups before the operation and at the last follow-up were statistically significant ( P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). No THA-related complications occurred during follow-up period. Conclusion:For patients with end-stage hip joint diseases with coronal tilt exceeding 3°, robotic-assisted technology significantly improves the accuracy of acetabular component placement during THA and offers better control of postoperative LLD.
7.Drug resistance and clinical characteristics of bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter in children
Jianen YAN ; Chenglan YAN ; Jiahui LIANG ; Xuehua HU ; Minxue LIU ; Huan ZHANG ; Linlin LI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(19):2965-2969
OBJECTIVE To analyze the drug resistance,laboratory indicators and clinical characteristics of blood-stream infections caused by Enterobacter in children,providing references for early empirical treatment.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 302 children(aged 29 days to 12 years)with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter(monomicrobial infections)admitted to the Maternity and Child Health Care of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region from Jan.2017 to Dec.2023.The drug resistance of Enterobacter and major pathogens were analyzed across different age groups of children.Based on prognosis,the children were divided into a favorable prognosis group(266 cases)and a poor prognosis group(36 cases),and their laboratory indicators and clinical characteristics were compared.Multivariate logistic regression was used to analyze the risk factors for poor prognosis.RESULTS The major pathogens causing infections were Salmonella,Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae.The distribution difference of major pathogens across age groups(29 days-6 months,>6 months-1 year,>1-2 years,>2 years)was statistically significant(P<0.001).The drug resistance rates of Salmonella to ampicillin,chloramphenicol and sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim were 68.61%,54.01%and 44.53%,respectively.E.coli exhibited drug resistance rates of 83.33%,52.22%and 47 78%to ampicillin,sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim and cefazolin,respectively.K.pneumoniae showed drug resistance rates exceeding 50%to ampicillin/sulbactam,cefuroxime and cefazolin.Hypoalbuminemia(OR=3.319),sepsis(OR=3.122),ventricular purulent encephalitis(OR=5.104)and prior use of penicillin-class anti-bacterial drugs before culture positivity(OR=3.374)were identified as risk factors for poor prognosis of the chil-dren with Enterobacteriaceae bloodstream infections(P<0.05).CONCLUSIONS Bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacter in children predominantly occur in those under 2 years of age,with Salmonella,E.coli and K.pneumoniae as the major pathogens,exhibiting high drug resistance rates to penicillin and cephalosporin antibacte-rial drugs.Clinical therapeutic regimen should be adjusted early based on laboratory indicators and risk factors to improve prognosis.
8.Prevention,control monitoring of environmental carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in intensive care unit of a three-A hospital
Yuan LI ; Guangnan SHAO ; Keju GU ; Liang TIAN ; Chunyan LI ; Yun LIU ; Huan TANG ; Fei WANG ; Wei JI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(9):1391-1395
OBJECTIVE To carry out regular monitoring of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)contamination status in the environment of intensive care unit(ICU)and take targeted prevention and control measures so as to reduce the incidence of hospital-associated infections with multidrug-resistant organisms(MDROs).METHODS The surfaces of surroundings of the patients who were colonized and infected with CRKP in the ICU of grade A tertiary hospital of Shanghai and the hands of relevant staff were sampled by stages from Jan 1,2021 to Jun 30,2024.The distribution of the CRKP strains in the surroundings were analyzed according to the locations positive for CRKP,and the disinfection measures were accordingly and continuously modified.The trend of isolation rate of CRKP strains from the ICU patients was analyzed during the time period when the measures were implemented.RESULTS Totally 266 environmental samples were collected during the baseline period(from Jan.1 2021 to Dec.31 2021),265 during intervention period(from Jan.1 2022 to Dec.31 2023),274 during con-solidation period(from Jan.1 to Jun.30 2024);the isolation rates of the CRKP strains were 4.51%,4.91%and 3.65%,respectively.The isolation rate of the strains was highest from the bed unit(10.40%),followed by the article for public use(6.74%),articles used by health care workers(2.98%)and diagnosis and treatment arti-cles(1.91%).The isolation rate of CRKP of the patients was 24.75%during the baseline period,15.48%during the intervention period,5.69%during the consolidation period,showing a continuously downward trend(x2=30.330,P<0.001).CONCLUSION It is necessary to regularly carry out the environmental monitoring of CRKP strains,seek for the weak links of environmental disinfection and implement the intensified prevention and control measures so as to reduce the incidence of CRKP infection,which may provide theoretical bases for effective control of the CRKP strains.
9.Prevention,control monitoring of environmental carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in intensive care unit of a three-A hospital
Yuan LI ; Guangnan SHAO ; Keju GU ; Liang TIAN ; Chunyan LI ; Yun LIU ; Huan TANG ; Fei WANG ; Wei JI
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(9):1391-1395
OBJECTIVE To carry out regular monitoring of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae(CRKP)contamination status in the environment of intensive care unit(ICU)and take targeted prevention and control measures so as to reduce the incidence of hospital-associated infections with multidrug-resistant organisms(MDROs).METHODS The surfaces of surroundings of the patients who were colonized and infected with CRKP in the ICU of grade A tertiary hospital of Shanghai and the hands of relevant staff were sampled by stages from Jan 1,2021 to Jun 30,2024.The distribution of the CRKP strains in the surroundings were analyzed according to the locations positive for CRKP,and the disinfection measures were accordingly and continuously modified.The trend of isolation rate of CRKP strains from the ICU patients was analyzed during the time period when the measures were implemented.RESULTS Totally 266 environmental samples were collected during the baseline period(from Jan.1 2021 to Dec.31 2021),265 during intervention period(from Jan.1 2022 to Dec.31 2023),274 during con-solidation period(from Jan.1 to Jun.30 2024);the isolation rates of the CRKP strains were 4.51%,4.91%and 3.65%,respectively.The isolation rate of the strains was highest from the bed unit(10.40%),followed by the article for public use(6.74%),articles used by health care workers(2.98%)and diagnosis and treatment arti-cles(1.91%).The isolation rate of CRKP of the patients was 24.75%during the baseline period,15.48%during the intervention period,5.69%during the consolidation period,showing a continuously downward trend(x2=30.330,P<0.001).CONCLUSION It is necessary to regularly carry out the environmental monitoring of CRKP strains,seek for the weak links of environmental disinfection and implement the intensified prevention and control measures so as to reduce the incidence of CRKP infection,which may provide theoretical bases for effective control of the CRKP strains.
10.Distribution and drug resistance of pathogens isolated from different age groups of children with urinary tract infections in a health care hospital of Guangxi Province
Minxue LIU ; Liying HUANG ; Jiahui LIANG ; Huan ZHANG ; Chunyun FU
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2025;35(12):1846-1851
OBJECTIVE To analyze the situation of urinary tract infections(UTIs)in children of different age groups in a health care hospital of Guangxi,and to analyze the detected pathogens and drug resistance rate.METHOD Data on urinary tract infections in children between 2017 and 2023 in Guangxi provincial maternal and child healthcare hospitals were retrospectively analyzed,and children were classified according to age:neonates(≤28 days),infants(>28 days and ≤1 year),preschoolers(>1 year and<6 year)and 6-14 years old.The urina-ry tract infections,pathogen identification and drug resistance rates of major pathogens in children of different age groups were analyzed.RESULTS The pathogens of pediatric UTIs in each group were dominated by gram-negative bacilli(44.16%-67.36%),with the highest percentage of Escherichia coli(21.81%—38.60%),gram-posi-tive infections were dominated by Enterococcus faecium(5.96%—21.40%)and Enterococcus faecalis(4.66%—13.68%),and fungi were dominated by Candida albicans(8.03%-12.75%).Admission to intensive care unit was higher in the neonates group(37.38%,P<0.001).Urine culture positivity rate was elevated in the 6-14 years age group(31.93%,P<0.001),with girls being more common(59.47%,P<0.001).The rate of E.coli resistance to cephalosporins was relative high in urine culture isolates from the infant group(28%—54%).In ad-dition,the resistance rate of Enterococcus faecium from urine to ampicillin was higher in the infant group than that in the preschool children and 6-14 years old groups(P=0.002).CONCLUSIONS The gram-negative bacteri-a were dominant among the pathogens isolated from the children with urinary tract infections and showed certain drug resistance to the commonly used antibiotics.Urinary tract infections are more difficult to diagnose and treat in younger children,and pediatricians should pay more attention to them.


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