1.Vaccine immunization in children with primary immunodeficiency diseases
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(9):647-650
Primary immunodeficiency diseases (PID)are a heterogeneous group of congenital and genetically determined conditions caused by one or more defects of innate and/or adaptive immunity,which are a common retarding factor of vaccines immunization.The infections,however,play a major role in the final prognosis of most PID.The immune response after the vaccine injection may be impaired in some PID cases,even no protection is evoked.Moreover,some disease caused by the live vaccine virus or bacteria strains could occur after immunization.The contents of this paper is to introduce the consensus of the vaccine immunization based on the category of PID,immunization of the contacts and other concerns.
2.Regulation of non-immunomodulatory interaction between pertussis toxin and host cells
International Journal of Pediatrics 2021;48(5):331-334
Pertussis toxin(PTx), an important toxin that produced by Bordetella pertussis, is an important pathogenic factor in the pathogenesis of whooping cough.The previous studies have showed that PTx interacting proteins vary distinctly in size, ranging from the 43 kD surface protein of human lymphocyte to the 200 kD surface protein of insulin secreting cells.PTx has been shown to interact with N-linked oligosaccharides on the surface of host cells, sialoglycoprotein-like factors, glycoproteins such as haptoglobin, fetuin, G D1a glycolipids.Especially, the interaction of PTx with its receptor Gi protein can result in increased intracellular cAMP level, which will lead to multiple physiological responses.However, the current limited understanding of other PTx modified substrates and interacting proteins in cells has seriously hindered our understanding on the mechanism that PTx regulates other signaling pathways and physiological functions of the host.
3.Comparisons on clinical manifestation and pathogen spectrum of sepsis between full-term and premature ;neonates of 38 cases
Kejing LEI ; Guohong TANG ; Kaihu YAO
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2016;32(5):742-746
Objective To investigate the clinical manifestations and pathogen distribution of the neonatal sepsis, and to analyze the antibiotic resistance of the pathogens. Methods Review the Medical records of 38 sepsis cases of full-term and premature neonates in our hospital from October 2011 to February 2014 were col-lected and analyzed. Results Ten cases were caused by Gram-positive bacteria among the 18 full-term neonates with sepsis. Eight of ten of the isolates were resistant to oxcillin. Nine of ten of the cases were belonged to late onset infection, and the cases with no nosocomial infection were found. In the other eight full-term neonatal cases caused by Gram-negative bacteria , six cases were nosocomial infection. Among the 20 premature neonates with sepsis , 17 cases were infected Gram-negative bacteria , in which Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumonia and En-terobacter cloacae were the most common agents (16/17). Early onset type and nosocomial infection were identi-fied for 11 (11/20) and 9 (9/20) cases in the premature neonates, respectively. The penicillin G, methicillin resistant rates of the Gram-positive bacteria were close to or over 70%. All the Gram-positive bacteria were sensi-tive to vancomycin. All the Gram-negative bacteria were resistant to amoxicillin , but over 60% of them were sen-sitive to piperacillin-tazobactam and other compounds containing enzyme inhibitor , and 100% of them were sensi-tive to carbapenems and aminoglycoside. Conclusion The full-term neonatal sepsis admitted into our hospital were mainly caused by Gram-positive bacteria , which were usually resistant to oxcillin. The premature sepsis were mainly caused by Gram-negative bacteria , which were always sensitive to carbapenems and aminoglycoside.
4.Comparison of clinical characteristics in children patients with pneumonia under different body mass indexes
Xiaofang QI ; Lumin GUO ; Kaihu YAO
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(11):1475-1477
Objective To study the differences of clinical characteristics in the children patients with pneumonia under differ‐ent body mass indexes(BMI) to provide the basis for its clinical research .Methods 160 children patients with pneumonia in the Shandong Armed Police Corps Hospital were selected and divided into the normal BMI group (15 .00
5.The relationship between penicillin-binding protein genes restriction polymorphism and penicillin susceptibility in Streptococcus pneumoniae
Kaihu YAO ; Yuejuan TONG ; Sangjie YU ; Xuzhuang SHEN ; Yonghong YANG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2003;0(12):-
Objective To indicate the restriction profiles of pbps in Streptococcus pneumoniae(S.pneumoniae), and relationship between pbps profiles and the penicillin MIC.Methods The E-test MIC method was used to determinate penicillin susceptibility of 132 S.pneumoniae strains consisting of 69 penicillin susceptible S.pneumoniae (PSSP) strains and 63 nonsusceptible S.pneumoniae (PNSP) strains. Furthermore, we compared these strains by detecting restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) of the PBPs genes pbp1a, pbp2b and pbp2x.Results The RFLP results showed that 9 genotypes were founded for pbp1a, in which 2 were detected from PSSP and some PNSP strains. The other 7 ones were founded mainly in the PNSP with penicillin MIC≥0.25 ?g/ml. Ten genotypes were founded for pbp2b, in which 3 were detected from PSSP and some PNSP strains. The other 7 ones, similar with pbp1a, were founded mainly in the PNSP with penicillin MIC≥0.25 ?g/ml. Thirty-one restrictive patterns were founded for pbp2x. Seventeen patternss from them were detected in PSSP, and 13 ones were founded only in PSSP. The other 14 patterns all were covered PNSP strains. A total of 47 patterns were found according to the three pbps types. Twenty-three patterns from them were detected in PSSP, and 17 ones were founded only in PSSP. The other 24 patterns all were detected in PNSP.Conclusions Results of the study are consistent with the concept that mutations in PBP1a, PBP2b and PBP2x play an important role in the development of resistance to ?-lactam antibiotics by S.pneumoniae. In the meantime, the profiles of pbps can predict penicillin susceptibility.
6.Clinical features and antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae lower respiratory tract infection in children
Peng WU ; Kai ZHOU ; Fei XU ; Xiaowei WANG ; Kaihu YAO
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2017;16(5):413-416,422
Objective To explore clinical features and antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) lower respiratory tract infection(LRTI) in children.Methods Clinical data of 107 children with K.pneumoniae LRTI confirmed by sputum culture from January to December 2015 were analyzed retrospectively.Results 62.62% of children with LRTI were aged less than 6 months and 64.49% episodes occurred in autumn and winter.All cases had cough and 39 had fever, the main complications were type I respiratory failure, type Ⅱ respiratory failure, cardiac insufficiency, and electrolyte disturbance, 39 cases(36.45%) had complications involving two systems, 5 cases(4.67%)had complications involving three systems,47 cases (43.93%) met the diagnostic criteria of severe pneumonia.43 cases (40.19%) had primary underlying diseases, the major were congenital heart disease, preterm and low birth weight, and malnutrition.Children with imipenem-resistant bacteria infection were more prone to develop extrapulmonary complications than those with non-resistant pathogenic infection.The resistance rate of K.pneumoniae to amikacin was the lowest(9.35%).90 cases were recovered and markedly effective, 11 cases were effective, 4 cases were not healed and voluntarily discharged from hospital, and 2 cases died.Conclusion Children aged less than 6 months and with underlying diseases are prone to develop LRTI, and complications are more.
7.Molecular biological characteristics of Streptococcus pyogenes causing children tonsillitis in Yangfangdian community Haidian District of Beijing from 2011 to 2013
Yunmei LIANG ; Yonghong YANG ; Sangjie YU ; Lin YUAN ; Kaihu YAO ; Siqi REN ; Jin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(16):1220-1223
Objective To analyze the molecular biological characteristics of Streptococcus pyogenes (GAS) causing children tonsillitis in Yangfangdian community Haidian district,Beijing between 2011 and 2013.Methods From Apr.2011 to Apr.2013,there were 94 children with tonsillitis treated in outpatient of Beijing Shijitan Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University,and 17 strains GAS were isolated from these pediatrician outpatients.Their encoding mature M protein gene (emm gene),7 pairs of alleles housekeeping gene (gki,gtr,murI,mutS,recP,xpt and yqiL),superantigen speA and speC genes,macrolide-resistance genes ermB,mefA and ermRT were amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).The PCR amplified products of emm gene and 7 pairs of alleles housekeeping gene were sequenced.The emm gene sequences were stored in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention database.The emm types of GAS were identified.The 7 pairs of alleles housekeeping gene sequences of GAS were sent to the multilocus sequence typing (MLST) website for their iso-allelic sequences to identify their sequence types (ST).The PCR amplified products of superantigen gene speA and speC,macrolide-resistance genes ermB,mefA and ermRT were performed with agar gel electrophoresis.The corresponding qualitative results were obtained.Results Five emm-types were discovered:emm12.0 (76.4%),emm1.0 (5.9%),emm89.0 (5.9%),emm75.0 (5.9%) and emm22.0 (5.9%) ;emm12.0 and its subtype strains had the same allelic profiles which belonged to ST36 type; emm1.0 strain belonged to ST28 ; emm89.0 strain belonged to ST101 ; emm75.0 strain belonged to ST49 ; emm22.0 strain belonged to ST46 ; 94.1% (16/17) strains carried macrolide-resistance gene ermB.None carried macrolide-resistance genes mefA and ermRT.None carried superantigen speA gene.100.0% (17/17 cases) carried superantigen speC gene.Conclusions emm12.0 (ST36) strain was the most common type of GAS causing the children tonsillitis in Yangfangdian community Haidian District,Beijing between 2011 and 2013.These strains mainly carry macrolide-resistance ermB and superantigen speC gene.
8.Clinical features and outcomes of invasive pneumococcal disease in pediatric intensive care unit
Quan WANG ; Jie WU ; Jun LIU ; Fang DONG ; Kaihu YAO ; Kunling SHEN ; Suyun QIAN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2016;31(18):1400-1404
Objective To investigate the clinical features of invasive pneumococcal disease(IPD) in pediatric intensive care unit(PICU) and to analyze outcomes,so as to provide evidence for early and reasonable diagnosis and treatment as well as to improvement of prognosis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted at a research center for IPD in PICU in Beijing Children's Hospital from January 2013 to April 2016.Clinical data of children with IPD were collected and analyzed.All specimens were for bacteria culture,isolation,strain identification and drug sensitivity test.At the same time,the quellung test was used to identify serotypes of the streptococcus pneumoniae.Results A total of 30 children meeting inclusion criteria were included,19 male and 11 female.The median age was 1.5 years (range 3 months to 7.5 years).The Pediatric Critical Illness Scores (PCIS) were 72 (64,82) scores.There were 13 cases whose Glasgow Coma Scores (GCS) were below 15 scores.The 28-day mortality rate was 36.7% (11/30 cases).Among death cases,there were 7 cases of purulent meningitis,3 cases of septicemia and 1 case of purulent pleurisy.The onset age,peripheral blood leucocytes count,PCIS and GCS of death group were significantly lower than those of survival group (all P < 0.05).The mortality rate of children complicated with septic shock was significantly higher than that of children without septic shock [75.0% (6/8 cases) vs 22.7 % (5/22 cases),P < 0.05].The most common serotypes were 19F and 19A.The coverage rate of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 was 96.7%.The percentage of penicillin nonsusceptible streptococcus pneumoniae was 73.3%,and the percentage of penicillin resistant streptococcus pneumoniae was 53.3%,and multi-drug resistant was 90%.Conclusions The mortality rate of IPD in PICU is high,and the main serotypes were 19F and 19A.Most patients of death group were less than 2 years old.Peripheral blood white blood cell count,PCIS and GCS were significantly reduced,and more complicated with septic shock.Vaccination of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 for children less than 2 years old may reduce the incidence of IPD.
9.Molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from intensive care units of children's hospital
Yingchao LIU ; Xin YANG ; Lijuan WANG ; Wenqi SONG ; Fang DONG ; Kaihu YAO ; Suyun QIAN
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2017;26(6):614-621
Objective To study the molecular characteristics of the Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the intensive care units (ICUs) of children's hospital.Methods From January 2016 to December 2016,a total of 39 S.aureus strains were collected and identified from various clinical specimens that were obtained from patients who were confined in the neonatal and pediatric ICUs of Beijing Childreng Hospital.Methicillin-resistant S.aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible S.aureus (MSSA) were identified using the cefoxitin disc method and the detection of the mecA gene.Multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and spa typing were analyzed using the PCR,and the staphylococcal chromosomal cassette mec (SCCmec) type was analyzed for the MRSA isolates.Twenty-one superantigen genes and the Panton-Valentine leukocidin (pvl) gene were also detected by PCR.Their susceptibility to 12 antibiotics was evaluated using the E-test method.The differences in prevalence of virulence genes and antimicrobial resistance were compared between the MRSA and MSSA isolates by Fisherg exact test.Results All the S.aureus strains were isolated from secretion inside the airway of pneumonia (including severe pneumonia),the blood of patients with bacteremia,and exudate of skin and soft tissue infections.ST59-SCCmecⅣa-t437 (55.6%) and ST398-t571 (28.6%) were the most predominant clones of MRSA and MSSA,respectively.Of the 39 isolates,26 strains (66.7%) had at least one superantigen gene,and seb (38.5%),sek (30.8%),and seq (20.5%) were the most common genes;seb-sek-seq (18.0%) was the main virulence genotype.The pvl geneg positive rate was 25.6%,and no significant difference between MRSA and MSSA was observed (P > 0.05).Notably,79.9% of the S.aureus isolates were multidrug resistant,and 94.9%,53.8%,and 51.3% of the isolates were resistant to erythromycin,clindamycin,and chloramphenicol,respectively.The tested isolates were susceptible to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole,rifampicin,and vancomycin.Conclusions The S.aureus strains from the ICUs of childreng hospital were isolated from the secretion inside the airway of pneumonia (including severe pneumonia),the blood of patients with bacteremia,and exudate of skin and soft tissue infections.ST59-SCCmecⅣa-t437 (55.6%) and ST398-t571 (28.6%) were the common clones of MRSA and MSSA,respectively.The prevalence of superantigen genes and the multidrug resistant rate were relatively high.
10.Study on the antibiotic resistance of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from hospitalized children with respiratory tract infections
Hailing ZENG ; Wenting LI ; Dongmei WANG ; Xialian GONG ; Ping TANG ; Xuzhuang SHEN ; Denian WEN ; Kaihu YAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2017;32(16):1235-1238
Objective To investigate the antimicrobial resistance and genotype distribution of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) of staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) isolated from children hospitalized at Pediatric People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County.Methods Seventy-seven strains of S.aureus were collected by nasopharyngeal swabs at the Pediatric Department of People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County from January to December 2015.Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-susceptible staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) were identified by cefoxitin disc diffusion and detection of mecA method.The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) of antibiotics were determined by E-test method.SCCmec typing on MRSA strains was performed by using multiplex PCR.Results MRSA accounted for 54.5% (42 strains) strains of 77 strains.All MRSA strains were resistant to Penicillin,and the rates of antibiotic resistance to Cefuroxime,Ceftriaxone,Erythromycin were 78.6%,95.2% and 97.6%,respectively.The rates of antibiotic resistance of 35 MSSA to Penicillin and Erythromycin were 97.1% and 62.9%,and they were also sensitive to other antibiotics.In 42 strains of MRSA,SCCmec type Ⅳa was the predominant type (27 strains,64.3 %),which was followed by type Ⅳ g and Ⅴ (each 5 strains,11.9%),type Ⅳ c and Ⅳh (each 1strain,2.4%).Non-susceptibility rate of SCCmec Ⅳ to cefuroxime was significantly higher than that of other SCCmec types (P < 0.05).Conclusions All strains from children hospitalized in People's Hospital of Zhongjiang County are often resistant to Penicillin and Erythromycin.The proportion of MRSA isolated from hospitalized children was high.SCCmec type Ⅳa is the main genotype of MRSA.