1.The Present Status of Reseach on Varicella-zoster Virus Infection
Chinese Journal of Vaccines and Immunization 2001;7(2):119-122
Chickenpox is an acute and highly infectious respiratory disease commonly seen in children.Varicela-zoster often results from the activation of latent virus in chickenpox called varicella-zoster virus(VZV)or called human herpesvirus type 3. Primary infection of VZV may induce typical disease of various severity and most healthy children infected with VZV have mild symptoms and good prognosis.But VZV infection,if occurs in special population such as persons of immune inhibition treatment will induce serious consequence or even death and it is as same serious as in adults.A detailed illustration of molecular biology,epidemiology,laboratory diagnosis,treatment and preventive strategy of the VZV were given.
2.Therapeutic effects of short-term intermittent ganciclovir treatment on infants with cytomegalovirus hepatitis
Hongmei GUO ; Hui YU ; Qirong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2009;27(5):292-296
Objective To observe the clinical effects of short-term intermittent ganeiclovir treatment on infants with cytomegalovirus (CMV) hepatitis. Methods The clinical data of infants with CMV hepatitis were analyzed retrospectively. The liver functions including total bilirubin (TBil), direct bilirubin (DBil), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and γ-glutamyltransferase (γ-GT) of the patients in treatment group (85 cases) and control group (37 cases) were collected before and after treatment. Meanwhile, the side effects of ganciclovir during treatment were observed. The measurement data were compared by analysis of variance and numeration data were compared by chi-square test. Results After short-term intermittent ganciclovir treatment in treatment group, TBil level was decreased from (109.1±677.8)μmol/L to (62.9±68.1)μmol/L (F=15.34,P<0.01); ALT level was decreased from (160.2±395.3) U/L to (68.1±56.0) U/L (F=4.73, P<0.05). In control group, TBil level was decreased from (94.9±647.4)μmol/L to (49.2±631.5) μmol/L (F=14.80, P<0.01) ; while ALT level was decreased from (131.6±206.2) U/L to (55.3±631.2) U/L (F=3.50, P=0.067). The readmission rate in control group was significantly higher than that in treatment group (21.6% vs 10.6%). Only one case (0.8%) received three times of intermittent ganciclovir treatment. The longest hospitalization time was six weeks. Conclusions Short-term intermittent ganciclovir treatment may be more suitable for infants with CMV hepatitis. There is no obvious side effect observed during the treatment and the hospitalization time can be shortened.
3.Angiogenic effect of platelet-released growth factors from platelet-rich plasma at early stage of transplantation of freeze-dried Achilles tendon in rabbits
Shaobin YU ; Qirong DONG ; Yabin WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2008;24(7):536-540
Objective To observe angiogenic effect of platelet-released growth factors (PRGF) from platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on mierovessel formation at early stage after anterior crueiate ligament (ACL) reconstruction by freeze-dried Achilles tendon. Methods The study involved 14 rabbits, of which 12 rabbits were used as experiment group and the other 2 as control group. In the experiment group, after two sides of rabbit ACL were removed, freeze-dried Achilles tendon treated by PRGF was transplanted into random one side of the knee to substitute the original ACL (PRGF group), while the other side was transplanted with freeze-dried Achilles tendon treated only by normal saline (NS group). Only one side of the knee was removed in the control group. The grafts were observed by HE and immuno- histeehemical staining 2, 4 and 6 weeks after operation. Microvessel density (MVD) was measured by Weidner method. Results Compared with NS group, MVD in PRGF group was significant higher at 2,4 and 6 weeks after operation (P<0.05). MVD of NS group at 2,4 and 6 weeks after operation was 2.52±0.45, 3.41±0.44 and 2.57±0.51 respectively, but that of PRGF group at 2,4 and 6 weeks af- ter operation was 3.56±0.81,4.91±0.46 and 3.01±0.75 respectively (P<0.05). The time of neo- vascular formation and the depth of vascular penetration into the grafts of the PRGF group were superior to those of NS group. Conclusion PRGF can significantly promote microvessel formation at early stage after ACL reconstruction with freeze-dried Achilles tendon.
4.Role of platelet-rich plasma in tendon-bone healing after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with tendon allograft
Yabin WANG ; Shaobin YU ; Qirong DONG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2010;26(3):280-284
Objective To observe the effect of platelet-rich plasma(PRP)gel on tendon-bone healing following tendon allograft reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL).Methods Bilateral ACL reconstructions using Achilles tendon allografts were performed in 24 New Zealand white rabbits matured skeletally.One knee joint was pretreated with the allograft PRP gel(served as experimental group),while the contralateral knee joint was free from treatment with PRP(served as control group).The reconstructions were assessed histologically,immunohistochemically and biomechanically at 2,6 and 12 weeks.Results At 2 and 6 weeks,Burak scores of experimental group were higher than control group.At 12 weeks,the grafts showed a mature zone of fibrocartilage in experimental group but mature scar tissues on the tendon-bone surface.Immunohistochemistry demonstrated early higher expression of VEGF in experimental group than control group and continually higher expression of TGF-β1 in experimental than control group.In contrast,the grafts of the controls group revealed the development of mature scar tissue resembling Sharpey fibers spanning the tendon-bone interface.At 2 and 6 weeks,the biomechanical analysis revealed the limit load of(15.3±2.9)N and(33.2±6.9)N respectively in experimental group,which were significantly higher than(7.9±1.4)N and(23.7±4.9)N in control group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Application of PRP is the potential means to enhance the earlier healing of the allograft tendon-bone.
5.Otinulation of osteolytic cytokine expression by micrometer-diameter wear particles
Ming CHEN ; Qirong DONG ; Yu LEI
Basic & Clinical Medicine 2006;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the impact osteolytic cytokines of expression induced by micrometer-diameter wear particles(Ti-6Al-4V and UHMWPE).Methods Filtration air was subcutaneously injected into rats'back 6 times(3 mL q?d).After a week,wear particles suspension(group A: Ti-6Al-4V,group B: UHMWPE) or physiological saline(group C) was injected into air pouch tissues.After 14 days,pouch tissues were obtained from killed rats,and were weighted,wax embedded and stained with hematoxylin and eosin, observed under microscope.AKP of serium with Automated Biochemical Analyzer,IL-6 and TNF-? expression with immunohistochemical method,and mRNA expression of extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer(EMMPRIN) with real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction method were detected.Results Air pouch tissues were similar to limiting membrane of periprothesis tissue in the cases of aseptic loosening.As to pouch tissue weight,there was a significant increase in group B than in group C(P
6.Epidemiological characteristics of common respiratory viruses among children with acute respiratory tract infections in Shanghai
Mei ZENG ; Xiaohong WANG ; Hui YU ; Qirong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008;26(9):527-532
Objective To understand the epidemiology of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV),influenza virus type A and type B(IV-A and IV-B),parainfluenza virus type 1,2,3(PIV-1,2,3)and adenovirus(ADV) among children with acute respiratory tract infection in Shanghai.Methods A retrospective epidemiological investigation was conducted to analyze the prevalence rate,seasonality and susceptible pediatric population of seven common respiratory viruses among hospitalized pediatric patients(<15 years old) with acute respiratory tract infection in Children's Hospital Affiliate to Fudan University Shanghai during 2003 to 2006.Nasopharyngeal aspirates were collected for detecting viral antigens of RSV,IV-A,IV-B,PIV-1,PIV-2,PIV-3 and ADV by direct immunofluorescence assay.Results Total 11214 children were collected during the consecutive four years,among whom 98.7% were presented with acute lower respiratory tract infection.The overall positive detection rate of these seven respiratory viruses was 24.2%.RSV accounted for 17.7%,followed by PIV-3(2.8%),ADV(2.2%),IV-A(0.7%),PIV-I(0.5%),PIV-2(0.3%),IV-B(0.1%)and mixed(0.2%).RSV season often occurred in winter and spring,however,an early season began in autumn every two year.PIV-3,ADV and IV were usually prevalent sporadically and the seasonal patterns were not typical.The median ages of infected pediatric patients were 4 months for RSV,8 months for PIV-3,9.5 months for PIV-1,10.5 months for PIV-2,12 months for ADV,13 months for IV,respectively,which were significantly different by statistical analysis(X2=154.319,P<0.01).The infants and younger children were more susceptible for developing RSV and PIV-3 related diseases.RSV infection significantly decreased along with the age increased.Conclusions RSV is the most commonly identified virus,while infants and neonates are the most susceptible populations for RSV infection.Typically,RSV is prevalent during spring and winter but begins to be active in fall every other year. PIV-3 is found to be the second common viral pathogen and young children are susceptible population.ADV ranks the third pathogen and children with ADV infection tend to be elder. Nevertheless,IV is rare among pediatric population in recent years in Shanghai.In our study,the outbreaks of ADV and IV infections among children are not observed.
7.Detection and subtype analysis of VP1 gene of enterovirus 71 strains isolated from children with hand,foot and mouth disease in Shanghai area during the first half year of 2009
Jun SHEN ; Qirong ZHU ; Hui YU ; Xiaohong WANG
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010;28(9):546-550
Objective To understand the characteristics of molecular epidemiology of enterovirus 71(EV71) in children with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) in Shanghai area during the first half year of 2009. Methods Seventy-three throat swabs and 38 stool samples were collected from 95 hospitalized children with clinical diagnosis of HFMD in Children's Hospital of Fudan University during April to May 2009. TaqMan real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and nest RT-PCR were used to detect EV71 VP1, followed by gene sequencing analysis. Results Six of the 73 throat swabs were EV71 positive with the detection rate of 8.2%. In the 38 stool samples, 24 were EV71 positive with the detection rate of 63.2%. Twenty-eight nested RT-PCR positive samples were sequenced and the genetic analysis showed that 27 were C4 subtype,which were absolute dominant strain and the other one was C2 subtype. The isolated strain from a fatal case was C4 subtype and there was no obvious mutation found in VP1 region. Conclusions EV71 is an important pathogen in HFMD children in Shanghai area during April to May 2009. C4 subtype strains are absolutely dominant, and accompanied by epidemic strains of subtype C2.
8.Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of influenza-associated respiratory infection in children hospitalized in Shanghai Children's Hospital during 1999-2008
Weilei YAO ; Mei ZENG ; Xiaohong WANG ; Hui YU ; Qirong ZHU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2010;28(4):232-236
Objective To study the clinical and the epidemiological features of hospitalized children with influenza virus infection. Methods Two hundred and fifty-three inpatients with laboratory-confirmed influenza virus infection from 1999 to 2008 were reviewed for analyzing the clinical and epidemiological characteristics. Type A and B influenza viruses in the nasopharyngeal aspirates were detected by immunofluorescence assay. Mann-Whitney U test were performed for comparing the median age and the length of hospitalization. Chi-square test was performed for comparing the proportion of patients with fever and cough. Results Among 253 hospitalized children aged between 5 days and 127 months, 182 (71.9%) were boys and 71 (28. 1%) were girls. The median age was 18 months. Fifty-three cases were infants younger than 6 months. 95 cases were children aged between 6 months and 2 years, 85 cases were aged between 2 years and 5 years and 20 cases were older than 5 years. The diagnosis of influenza-related admission included pneumonia (190 cases), bronchitis (49 cases) and upper respiratory tract infection (14 cases). Eleven cases developed febrile convulsion, 6 cases had acute exacerbation of asthma and 3 cases had concomitant viralencephalitis. Twenty-nine cases had basic diseases. Cough and fever were the most common symptoms. Two hundred and thirty-eight cases presenting cough and 209 case presenting fever. Sixty-seven percent (140/209) had high fever with body temperature higher than 39 ℃. The average duration of fever was (5. 0 ±2. 9) days. Fever and cough were both more common in children older than6 months (X2 = 22. 895,P<0. 01; X2 = 16. 992,P<0. 01, respectively). Febrile convulsion occurred in children older than 2 years. Fifteen point five (39/251) developed leukocytopenia. Conclusions Children younger than 5 years old are at high risk of influenza-related hospitalization. We should emphasize influenza vaccination in previously healthy children aged between 6 months and 5 years and children with underlying diseases.
9.Curative effect observation and the nursing research of chronic skin ulcers with Jinchuangkangjungao ointment and infrared therapy
Qirong LEI ; Yu DU ; Xia XIONG ; Mingyong LIU
Chongqing Medicine 2013;(29):3484-3485
Objective To observe the clinical effects and nursing therapy of Jinchuangkangjungao ointment and infrared therapy in the treatment of chronic skin ulcers .Methods Seventy-five patients with chronic skin ulcers were divided into two groups :the experimental group(n=39) and the control group(n=36) .Jinchuangkangjungao ointment and infrared therapy were applied to the experimental group and the control group underwent conventional treatment ,including debridement ,dressing change and iodine wet compressing .The two group were both given basic nursing therapy .The effect and healing time were observed after 30 days . Results The experimental group′s total effective rate(92 .31% ) was significantly better than that of the control group(69 .44% ) , with significant difference(P<0 .01);The healing time of the experimental group[(11 .98 ± 6 .05)d] was significantly shorten than the control group[(16 .96 ± 7 .13)d] ,with significant difference(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Jinchuangkangjungao ointment combined with infrared therapy had noticeable effect in the treatment of chronic skin ulcers .
10.Study on a combined antepartum and postpartum to interrupt the transmission of hepatitis B virus from mother with both positive HBsAg and HBeAg to infant
Qirong ZHU ; Hui YU ; Hui CHEN ; Al ET ;
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2001;0(03):-
Objective The infants born to hepatitis B virus (HBV) carrier mothers are the high risk children who are susceptible to HBV infection. About ten years of studies show that hepatitis B virus vaccine plus hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) inoculation can interrupt mother to infant transmission, which has been generally accepted. About 70%~90% children can be protected by this way. Intrauterine HBV infection is responsible for most of the immunoprophylaxis failure, so we study on a combined antepartum with postpartum to interrupt transmission of HBV from HBsAg positive and HBeAg positive mothers to their infants. Methods HBV carrier mothers, whose HBsAg and HBeAg were both positive, and later their infants were randomly divided into two groups. The gravidas in group 1 received 400 IU HBIG every four week (from pregnancy for 28 week to delivery); the gravidas in group 2 didn't receive any HBIG (the control group). After delivery, all the infants in both groups were given 2 dose of 200 IU HBIG at birth and at 15 days, then accepted 3 dose of HBV vaccine at 1, 2 and 7 months. These infants were periodically followed up until 1 year of age and their sera were obtained to test HBV markers. 104 mothers and their 105 infants were followed for 12 months. Results There were 51 infants in group 1 and 54 infants in group 2. In group 1, the rate of intrauterine HBV infection was 5.9%, and at 12 month old, the rate of chronic HBV infection was 5.9% and the rate of infants with the protective level against HBV infection was 94.1%. In group 2, the rate of intrauterine HBV infection was 18.5%, and at 12 month old, the rate of chronic HBV infection was 16.7% and the rate of infants with the protective level against HBV infection was 83.3%. ? 2 test was used to compare the different rates of intrauterine HBV infection between the two groups (? 2=3.86, P