1.A Campylobacteriosis Outbreak Caused by One Asymptomatic Food Handler Carrier.
Ai Xia YAN ; Gui Lan ZHOU ; Peng GAO ; Ying KANG ; Shou Fei LI ; Yuan Yuan WANG ; Feng Shuang WANG ; Hai Rui WANG ; Ying LI ; Mao Jun ZHANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2023;36(8):779-782
In August 2021, three students with diarrhea from the same school visited a local hospital in the S district of Beijing. An epidemic investigation showed that there were more students with diarrhea in the same school and they had one meal together. Campylobacter jejuni was isolated from both patients with diarrhea and asymptomatic food handlers; however, the latter also carried Campylobacter coli. Phylogenomic analysis showed that there was a campylobacteriosis outbreak among the students, and the asymptomatic food handler may have been the source of the infection. Routine inspection and surveillance for Campylobacter is needed for the food producing staff, particularly those cooking in the cafeteria in schools or other public food services.
Humans
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Campylobacter Infections/epidemiology*
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Gastroenteritis
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Diarrhea
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Campylobacter
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Disease Outbreaks
2. Effects of combined application of culture supernatant of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and ciprofloxacin on Staphylococcus aureus in vitro
Biao ZHOU ; Hualei TU ; Te BA ; Lingfeng WANG ; Shujie WANG ; Shunyi NIE
Chinese Journal of Burns 2017;33(6):355-360
Objective:
To explore the effects of combined application of culture supernatant of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) and ciprofloxacin on
3. Incidence and trend of occupational diseases in a district of Beijing from 2004 to 2017
Li ZHANG ; Zaifang HU ; Jie HU ; Guoxin ZHEN ; Hongmei ZHANG ; Guowei ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2019;37(1):46-49
Objective:
To investigate the incidence of occupational diseases in a District of Beijing, from 2004 to 2017 and to analyze the distribution characteristics and incidence trends of occupational diseases.
Methods:
The data of confirmed occupational disease cases data in the occupational disease and occupational health information monitoring system in a district of Beijing from 2004~2017 were collected to analyze the incidence and trends of occupational diseases.
Results:
In 2004~2017, a total of 161cases of occupational diseases were reported in a district of Beijing, mainly pneumoconiosis (113 cases, 70.19%) . The average age of onset of pneumoconiosis was (51.65 ±11.10) years old, and the average age of dust exposure was (13.14±8.07) years, mainly including silicosis accounting for 85.84%, concentrated in small collective enterprises. Pneumoconiosis was mainly female, with 80 cases accounting for 70.80% of the disease; most of the working years were 10-20 years, the age of onset of dust pneumoconiosis and the duration of dust exposure were statistically different (
4.Genetic Characteristics and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of
Yuan Yuan WANG ; Gui Lan ZHOU ; Ying LI ; Yi Xin GU ; Mu HE ; Shuang ZHANG ; Guo Qiang JI ; Jie YANG ; Miao WANG ; Hong Mei MA ; Mao Jun ZHANG
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences 2021;34(12):1024-1028
Aged
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Animals
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Arcobacter/genetics*
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Chickens
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Diarrhea/microbiology*
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics*
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Genes, Bacterial
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections/veterinary*
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Humans
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Male
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Meat
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Phylogeny
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Poultry Diseases/microbiology*
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Virulence
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Virulence Factors/genetics*
5.Clinical comparative analysis of domestic 16-row and imported 8-row mobile CT head scans
Zhiqiang ZHANG ; Quanle ZHENG ; Haifeng WANG ; Lei YANG ; Fei LI ; Boyun DING ; Li ZHANG ; Shunyi ZHOU ; Yaxin JING ; Zhenfang WANG ; Fei GAO ; Qiusheng DAI ; Ruxiang XU
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2020;19(4):376-380
Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of domestic 16-row and imported 8-row mobile CT in clinics.Methods:A total of 1469 patients accepted domestic 16-row mobile CT head scans (1604 times) from March 2017 to August 2018 in Bayi Brain Hospital Affiliated to 7 th Medical Center of General Hospital of People's Liberation Army and Langfang Aidebao Hospital; and 15510 patients accepted imported 8-row mobile CT head scans (24994 times) from January 2016 to August 2018 in Bayi Brain Hospital Affiliated to 7 th Medical Center of General Hospital of People's Liberation Army. All patients underwent horizontal plain and enhanced head scans, cerebral CT angiography (CTA), and helical 3D imaging; and the imaging quality, operating power consumption, computed tomography dose index volume (CTDIvol) and stability within scanning volume ranges under different scanning modes of the two CT scans were compared. Results:(1) Imaging quality: the horizontal scanning of domestic 16-row mobile CT could clearly display low-density tissues such as the eyeball, optic nerve, brain stem, sulcus and cerebral gyrus; the imaging quality of both CT scans in patients with traumatic subdural hematoma and ischemic stroke completely met the clinical diagnosis and treatment standards. (2) Operating power consumption: the per-hour operating power consumption of domestic 16-row mobile CT ([0.286±0.018] kW·h) was obviously lower than that of imported 8-row mobile CT ([0.485±0.028] kW·h). (3) Radiological hazard: the CTDIvol of the horizontal scanning volume range in domestic 16-row mobile CT ([36.270±0.281] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([82.520±0.441] mGy, P<0.05); the CTDIvol of enhanced axis scan volume range in the domestic 16-row mobile CT ([36.270±0.335] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([70.728±0.424] mGy, P<0.05); the CTDIvol in the volume of CTA imaging of domestic 16-row mobile CT ([20.600±0.087] mGy) was significantly lower than that in the imported 8-row mobile CT ([29.300±0.335] mGy, P<0.05). The domestic 16-row mobile CT was designed with shock absorbers and guides; domestic 16-row mobile CT had small load, a low center of gravity, and good stability as compared with imported 8-row mobile CT. Conclusion:In terms of head scanning applications, the imaging quality of domestic 16-row mobile CT and imported 8-row mobile CT is in full compliance with clinical diagnostic standards, but the energy consumption and radiation risk of domestic 16-row mobile CT is significantly lower than imported 8-row mobile CT, enjoying good stability as compared with imported 8-row mobile CT.
6.Progress in bio-degradation of mycotoxin zearalenone.
Shunyi LI ; Qiuxiang YU ; La XIANG ; Yuling ZHOU ; Guimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2018;34(4):489-500
Zearalenone (ZEN) and its derivatives are non-steroidal estrogenic mycotoxins mainly produced by Fusarium species. They are widely distributed in grain feeds originated from maize, barley, wheat and sorghum, causing serious harm to animal and human health. Currently, there is a pressing need of an efficient technology for ZEN degradation and detoxification. Because traditional physical and chemical methods could not effectively detoxify ZEN in grains, and might also affect the grain nutrients and food taste, and even result in secondary pollution, the biological technologies are developed to detoxify ZEN and its derivatives. In this paper, we reviewed the structure of ZEN and its derivatives, the fungi and bacteria species with ability of degradation of ZEN. In addition, the characterization, protein sequences and conformation of currently identified ZEN degrading enzymes, the only solved ZHD structure from Clonostachys rose were analyzed and compared, and the enzymes heterologous expression and application were also reviewed. This review will provide reference for reducing the cost of ZEN degrading enzymes by biological technologies such as enzyme engineering and fermentation engineering.
7.Effect of acupuncture on intestinal flora in rats with stress gastric ulcer.
Liu-Jing WANG ; Ting XUE ; Ying-Qi WU ; Jia-Yu ZHAO ; Tu-Nan WANG ; Jing-Ting LI ; Chen-Lu FU ; Jia-Jia MA ; Li-Ping ZHANG ; Yi-Xuan SHAO ; Yi-Chen YANG ; Zi-Xian ZHOU ; Hui-Fang MA
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2020;40(5):526-532
OBJECTIVE:
To observe the effect of acupuncture at "Baihui" (GV 20), "Zhongwan" (CV 12) and "Zusanli" (ST 36) on intestinal flora in rats with stress gastric ulcer (SGU) , and to explore the mechanism of acupuncture promoting SGU recovery.
METHODS:
Thirty-one SPF SD rats were randomly divided into a control group (7 rats), a model control group (8 rats), an acupuncture group (8 rats) and a medication group (8 rats). The rats in the model group, acupuncture group and medication group were selected to applied the improved restraint water-immersion stress method to establish the SGU model. After modeling, the rats in the control group and model group were fixed and restrained for 20 min every day for a total of 5 days; the rats in the acupuncture group were intervented with acupuncture at "Baihui" (GV 20), "Zhongwan" (CV 12) and "Zusanli" (ST 36), once a day, 20 min each time, and twisting needle for 30 s every 5 min for a total of 5 days; the rats in the medication group were gavaged by solution of omeprazole enteric-coated tablet (200 mg/mL), 2 mL for each rat, once a day. Guth method was used to calculate the gastric mucosal damage index (GMDI), HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes of gastric mucosa, and 16SrDNA identification was used to detect the structural abundance of intestinal flora.
RESULTS:
Compared with the control group, the GMDI of rats in the model group was increased (<0.01), the gastric mucosal pathological changes were significant, and the intestinal flora richness index Chao1, Observed species and diversity index Shannon were all decreased (<0.05), the diversity index Simpson was increased (<0.05). Compared with the model group, the GMDI of rats in the acupuncture group and medication group was reduced (<0.01, <0.05), the gastric mucosal damage degree was reduced, and the intestinal flora richness index Chao1, Observed species and diversity index Shannon were all increased (<0.05) and the diversity index Simpson decreased (<0.05). Compared with the medication group, the GMDI of rats in the acupuncture group was reduced (<0.01), the recovery of gastric mucosal injury was better than that of the medication group.
CONCLUSION
Acupuncture can effectively improve gastric mucosal injury of SGU, and the mechanism may be related to increasing the diversity of intestinal flora and promoting the correction of the disordered intestinal flora.
Acupuncture Points
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Acupuncture Therapy
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Animals
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Gastrointestinal Microbiome
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Random Allocation
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Rats
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Stomach Ulcer
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microbiology
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therapy
8. Interpretation for the group standards of the Isolation and Identification of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli
Maojun ZHANG ; Yixin GU ; Ying LI ; Changyan JU ; Guilan ZHOU ; Yunchang GUO ; Xiaojie YU ; Yongxiang DUAN ; Jianzhong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2019;40(9):1052-1054
Foodborne
9.Clinical Advantages of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Treatment of Pediatric Diseases
Yingke LIU ; Hong CUI ; Jian YANG ; Junhong WANG ; Liqun WU ; Xiaohua JI ; Bing AN ; Xiaomei LIU ; Weilin WAN ; Hong WANG ; Gaojun ZHOU ; Wen ZHANG ; Liyi QIU ; Kai GUO ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(15):224-231
The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in pediatric care has a long history,proven efficacy,and distinctive characteristics.The China Association of Chinese Medicine has organized a series of youth salons to discuss the clinical advantages of treating diseases.Experts at this seminar proposed that the superior disease categories in pediatric TCM are significant for showcasing the unique strengths and advantages of TCM in the treatment of pediatric diseases,enhancing diagnostic and treatment levels,inheriting TCM knowledge,promoting the integration of TCM and Western medicine,and meeting patients' needs.The strengths of pediatric TCM are summed up as "having what others do not,excelling at what others have,being special in what others excel at,and ensuring safety in what others specialize in." The scope of superiority in pediatric TCM covers multiple systems,including respiratory,digestive,endocrine,psychological,and dermatological systems.This article summarized the advantages of TCM in treating 13 diseases discussed in the salon,such as upper respiratory tract infections,coughs,pneumonia,allergic rhinitis,bronchial asthma,atopic dermatitis,functional dyspepsia,functional constipation,enuresis,marginal short stature,simple obesity,attention deficit hyperactivity disorder,and tic disorders.The overall advantages were reflected in three aspects:First,the holistic concept and treatment based on syndrome differentiation in TCM highlight the advantage of treating the root causes of diseases,making the treatment methodical and precise.Second,most traditional Chinese herbs are natural and have strong safety profiles.Third,TCM treatment methods are abundant,especially the external treatment methods,which are widely used in pediatrics,highly accepted by parents,and have definite efficacy,as well as good safety and compliance.
10.Characteristics, Management, and Outcomes of Acute Heart Failure in the Emergency Department: A Multicenter Registry Study with 1-year Follow-up in a Chinese Cohort in Beijing.
Guo-Gan WANG ; Si-Jia WANG ; Jian QIN ; Chun-Sheng LI ; Xue-Zhong YU ; Hong SHEN ; Li-Pei YANG ; Yan FU ; Ya-An ZHENG ; Bin ZHAO ; Dong-Min YU ; Fu-Jun QIN ; De-Gui ZHOU ; Ying LI ; Fu-Jun LIU ; Wei LI ; Wei ZHAO ; Xin GAO ; Zheng WANG ; Ming JIN ; Hong ZENG ; Yi LI ; Guo-Xing WANG ; Hong ZHOU ; Xiao-Lu SUN ; Peng-Bo WANG ; Kam-Sang WOO
Chinese Medical Journal 2017;130(16):1894-1901
BACKGROUNDThe emergency department (ED) has a pivotal influence on the management of acute heart failure (AHF), but data concerning current ED management are scarce. This Beijing AHF Registry Study investigated the characteristics, ED management, and short- and long-term clinical outcomes of AHF.
METHODSThis prospective, multicenter, observational study consecutively enrolled 3335 AHF patients who visited 14 EDs in Beijing from January 1, 2011, to September 23, 2012. Baseline data on characteristics and management were collected in the EDs. Follow-up data on death and readmissions were collected until November 31, 2013, with a response rate of 92.80%. The data were reported as median (interquartile range) for the continuous variables, or as number (percentage) for the categorical variables.
RESULTSThe median age of the enrolled patients was 71 (58-79) years, and 46.84% were women. In patients with AHF, coronary heart disease (43.27%) was the most common etiology, and myocardium ischemia (30.22%) was the main precipitant. Most of the patients in the ED received intravenous treatments, including diuretics (79.28%) and vasodilators (74.90%). Fewer patients in the ED received neurohormonal antagonists, and 25.94%, 31.12%, and 33.73% of patients received angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers, beta-blockers, and spironolactone, respectively. The proportions of patients who were admitted, discharged, left against medical advice, and died were 55.53%, 33.58%, 7.08%, and 3.81%, respectively. All-cause mortalities at 30 days and 1 year were 15.30% and 32.27%, respectively.
CONCLUSIONSSubstantial details on characteristics and ED management of AHF were investigated. The clinical outcomes of AHF patients were dismal. Thus, further investigations of ED-based therapeutic approaches for AHF are needed.