Objective To compare Vitek2 Compact and Walkaway 40 in the identification of Brucella.Methods Used Vitek2 Compact and Walkaway 40 automated microbial identification system to identify clinical isolates and compared with the de-tection of 16S rRNA gene sequences analysis.Results The clinical isolates was identified as Bergeyella zoohelcum or Moraxella by Walkaway 40 and as Brucella melitensis by Vitek2 Compact.16S RNA sequence analysis of the isolate,the se-quence was identical to the sequences of 16S rRNA of Brucella,which excluded the possibility of B.zoohelam and Moraxel-la .Determined that the isolate was B.melitensis.Conclusion Vitek 2 Compact can accurately identified Brucella.Use molec-ular methods to corroborate when the isolates was identified as Brucella by Vitek 2 Compact,this method can greatly im-prove the detection rate of brucellosis and reduce the possibility of misdiagnosis.Walkaway 40 cannot accurately identified Brucella,Misidentification of Brucella can result in wrong treatment of the patient and let the staff in the risk of laboratory-acquired infection.Recommend laboratory should be cautious reporting in the identified B.zoohelam or Moraxella by Walk-away 40 and use Vitek2 Compact or molecular methods for review.

Objective To analyze the constitute and antifungal susceptibility of Candida spp . causing bloodstream infection in a hospital,so as to provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of bloodstream infection caused by Candida spp .Methods Candida spp . isolated from blood specimens of clinical patients in a hospital between 2009 and 2013 were analyzed retrospectively,the high risk factors for Candida bloodstream infection were analyzed. Results A total of 42 isolates of Candida spp . were isolated from blood specimens of 42 patients between 2009 and 2013,the major was Candida parapsilosis (C.parapsilosis ,n =20,47.62%),followed by C.albicans (n =16, 38.10%),C.tropicalis (n=4,9.52%),and C.glabrata(n=2,4.76%).Candida spp .were mainly distributed in emergency intensive care unit(n=11),departments of urologic surgery (n=9)and cardiothoracic surgery(n=8). The venous catheters of 37 patients(88.10%)were isolated the same Candida spp . as blood culture,the average time from indwelling venous catheters to positive culture of blood and catheters were 31 .47 and 33.18 days respec-tively;the percentage of positive culture for blood and catheters both increased with the prolongation of catheteriza-tion (both P < 0.001 ).Susceptibility rates of Candida spp . to fluconazole and voriconazole were 75.00% -100.00%,to amphotericin B were all 100.00%,to itraconazole varied significantly with different species (0 -87.50%).Conclusion The major Candida strains causing bloodstream infection in this hospital is C.parapsilosis , and is related to the use of intravenous catheters,susceptibility rates to fluconazole,amphotericin B,and voricon-azole are all high.

Objective To analyze the distribution and change of antimicrobial resistance of common pathogenic bacteria from geriatric ward,and provide reference for rational use of antimicrobial agents.Methods Specimens from hospitalized patients in a geriatric ward from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed,the isolated pathogenic bacteria and antimicrobial resistance of bacteria were analyzed statistically.Results From 2009 to 2013,a total of 7 426 patho-genic bacteria were isolated,the percentage of gram-negative bacilli,gram-positive cocci,and fungi were 90.96%(n=6 755),7.23%(n =537),and 1 .81 % (n = 134),respectively.The top 5 detected bacteria were Pseudomonas aeruginosa (39.16%),Escherichia coli (16.47%),Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (10.65%),Klebsiella pneu-moniae (7.22%),and Acinetobacter baumannii (6.21 %),these strains were mainly isolated from sputum (94.15%,n =5 573 ).Resistance rates of Acinetobacter baumannii to all detected antimicrobial agents,Pseudo-monas aeruginosa to 8 kinds of common antimicrobial agents (piperacillin / tazobactam,ceftazidime,aztreonam, imipenem,et al),Escherichia coli to 5 kinds of common antimicrobial agents (piperacillin/ tazobactam,cefopera-zone/sulbactam,aztreonam,levofloxacin,and ciprofloxacin),and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia to ceftazidime and levofloxacin all showed an increased tendency (all P <0.01 );there was no obvious change in resistance rates of Klebsiella pneumoniae to all detected antimicrobial agents (all P >0.05).Conclusion The major pathogenic bacteria isolated from geriatric ward is Pseudomonas aeruginosa ,which is highly resistant to multiple antimicrobial agents, antimicrobial agents should be chosen based on antimicrobial susceptibility testing results.

Objective:To explore the regulatory effect of miR-873-5p micro-RNA targeting voltage-dependent anion channel protein 1 (VDAC1) in neurons and its mechanism.Methods:Murine nerve cells were randomly divided in vitro into a control group, a model group, a mimetic negative carrier (miR-con) group and an miR-873-5p group. The epileptiform hippocampal nerve cell model was induced in all of the cells except those in the control group using magnesium-free medium. The control group was normally cultured, while the miR-con and miR-873-5p groups were transfected with miR control and miR-873-5p RNA respectively. Real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reactions were used to detect the expression of miR-873-5p and VDAC1 mRNA. Western blotting was employed to detect VDAC1, B-cell lymphoma/leukemia-2 protein (Bcl-2), Bcl-2 associated X protein (Bax) and cleared caspase-3 in the neurons. The levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) were measured using the DCFH-DA fluorescent probe, the thiobarbituric acid method and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay respectively. Any apoptosis was detected using flow cytometry, while the targeting of miR-873-5p on VDAC1 was verified using the double fluorescence zymase reporter gene method.Results:Compared with the control group, a significant decrease in the average expression of miR-873-5p, Bcl-2 and in GSH and MDA levels was observed in the model group, but there was a significant increase in the average level of VDAC1, Bax, cleaved caspase-3 and ROS and in the rate of apoptosis. Compared with the miR-con group, a significant decrease in the average expression of Bax, cleaved caspase-3, ROS and in the apoptosis rate was observed in the miR-873-5p group, but there was a significant increase in the average level of Bcl-2, GSH and MDA. Moreover, it was verified that miR-873-5p reduced the expression of VDAC1.Conclusion:miR-873-5p protects damaged neurons by inhibiting their apoptosis through negatively regulating the target gene VDAC1 and the oxidative stress response.

Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive moxibustion combined with kneading and massage manipulation at pain points in treating patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) and chronic low back pain (LBP).Methods:Randomized controlled trial. A total of 91 patients with LDH and LBP who were admitted to Lu'an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from January 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the observation subjects. They were divided into the experimental group (46 cases) and the control group (45 cases) by random number table method. The control group was treated with conventional massage manipulation, while the experimental group was treated with heat-sensitive moxibustion combined with kneading and massage manipulation at pain points. Both groups received 4 weeks of continuous treatment. The degree of lumbar pain was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and the degree of lumbar dysfunction was evaluated with modified Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Plasma viscosity, hematocrit, whole blood low shear viscosity and whole blood high shear viscosity were measured using a blood rheometer. Clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total clinical effective rates in the experimental group and the control group were 93.48% (43/46) and 77.78% (35/45), with a statistical significance between groups ( χ2=4.58, P=0.032). After treatment, the VAS score [(3.81±0.74) vs. (4.29±0.85), t=2.88] and ODI score [(8.79±2.65) vs. (11.25±3.74), t=3.63] of the experimental group were lower than those of the control group ( P<0.01). Plasma viscosity [(1.35±0.06) mPa?s vs. (1.41±0.08) mPa?s, t=4.05], hematocrit [(37.46±2.38)% vs. (40.15±2.94)%, t=4.80], whole blood low shear viscosity [(7.41±1.53) mPa?s vs. (8.64±1.72) mPa?s, t=3.61] and whole blood high shear viscosity [(3.81±0.29) mPa?s vs. (4.07±0.31) mPa?s, t=4.13] were lower than those in the control group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Heat-sensitive moxibustion combined with kneading and massage manipulation at pain points can effectively relieve LBP in patients with LDH and chronic LBP, improve lumbar dysfunction and hemodynamic status, and enhance clinical efficacy.