ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics and trends of varicella in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province from 2014 to 2023, and to provide evidence for surveillance, prevention, and control of varicella in Taizhou. MethodIndividual case data of varicella reported in Taizhou from 2014 to 2023 were collected and analyzed. Descriptive epidemiological methods were used to analyze the distribution characteristics of varicella, and Joinpoint regression models were applied to assess trends in incidence rates. ResultsA total of 29 845 cases of varicella were reported in Taizhou from 2014 to 2023, with an annual incidence rate of 47.65/100 000. A total of 22 varicella-related public health events were recorded, accounting for 13.25% of all reported outbreaks during the same period. The annual reported incidence rates for males and females were 51.49/100 000 and 43.56/100 000, respectively. The average annual incidence rate was significantly higher in males than that in females. The age of onset was mainly from 5 to 20 years old, with a total of 20 382 cases reported, accounting for 68.29% of the total cases. Students constituted the majority of cases (62.15%). A distinct seasonal pattern was observed, with a major incidence peak from November to January of the next year and a secondary peak period from May to June. Varicella cases were reported in all counties and districts. The average annual incidence rates in urban districts, mountainous counties and coastal cities were 53.28/100 000, 50.24/100 000 and 41.46/100 000, respectively. Joinpoint regression identified 2019 as a turning point in the overall incidence trend, dividing the period into two phases, but the changes in trend of the two phases were not statistically different (P>0.05). Age-specific analyses revealed divergent trends: incidence rates among the 1‒ and 5‒year-old groups showed steady declines over the 10-year period (APC=-8.481%, P=0.006; APC=-11.690%, P=0.006). The incidence rate of 10‒year-old group showed a rapid decreasing trend from 2019 to 2023 (APC=-21.670%, P=0.026). In contrast, the 15‒ and 20‒year-old groups showed significant increases during the first phase (APC=20.531%, P=0.001; APC=10.778%, P=0.038). ConclusionFrom 2014 to 2023, the reported incidence rate of varicella was higher in males than that in females. The highest average annual incidence rate occurred in the 10‒19-year-old age group, with regional variations observed across different areas. The peak incidence period was from November to January of the following year. The overall incidence of varicella in Taizhou was slightly lower than that of the national average level. However, the number of varicella-related outbreaks reported during the same period remained relatively high, underscoring the need for continued and comprehensive prevention and control measures.

Background Other infectious diarrhea (OID) refers to infectious diarrhea other than cholera, dysentery, and typhoid/paratyphoid fever. In the global climate change context, frequent extreme temperature events pose a significant threat to population health, yet the association between extreme temperatures and OID remains unclear. Objective To understand the impact of extreme temperature events on the incidence of OID in Taizhou region, and provide a scientific basis for formulating targeted public health intervention strategies. Methods Case data of OID from 2016 to 2024 and meteorological and pollutant data of Taizhou, Zhejiang during the same period were collected. The case data were derived from National Notifiable Infectious Diseases Reporting System, while the meteorological data and pollutant data were obtained from National Meteorological Science Data Center and Taizhou Ecology and Environment Bureau, respectively. An extreme heat event is defined as a period of two or more consecutive days in the warm season during which the daily mean temperature exceeds the 90th percentile value for that season. Similarly, an extreme cold event is defined as a period of two or more consecutive days in the cold season during which the daily mean temperature falls below the 10th percentile value. A distributed lag nonlinear model based on Poisson regression was used to assess the impact of extreme temperatures on OID incidence. Furthermore, subgroup analyses were conducted by gender and age. Results From 2016 to 2024, a total of 108 670 OID cases were reported in Taizhou, with higher incidence in males (61 253 cases) than females (47 417 cases). In terms of single-day lag effect, exposure to extreme cold presented an inverted U-shaped risk pattern: a significant risk effect began to emerge on the 4th day after exposure, continued to rise, and reached a peak on the 7th day (RR=1.044, 95%CI: 1.029, 1.058), whereas extreme heat had no significant impact. In terms of cumulative lag effect, exposure to extreme cold presented a J-shaped cumulative effect curve: short-term exposure (0-2 days) showed no risk effect, but as time extended (0-9 days), a risk effect emerged and reached the maximum risk value during the 0-12 d cumulative period (RR=1.243, 95%CI: 1.057, 1.461). In contrast, extreme heat had no cumulative lag effect. The subgroup analysis revealed that under extreme cold exposure, the single-day lag effects for both males and females exhibited an inverted U-shaped curve, with the risk peaking on day 7 for males (RR=1.045, 95%CI: 1.026, 1.065) and day 8 for females (RR=1.041, 95%CI: 1.019, 1.064). The risk pattern in the 1-5 years age group was similar to that of the overall population but with a higher effect size (RR=1.063, 95%CI: 1.041, 1.085). In terms of the cumulative lag effects, the cumulative risk curves for both males and females under extreme cold exposure showed a J-shaped pattern with varied risk profiles. Significant variations in risk patterns were observed across different age groups. No significant cumulative lag effects were observed for extreme heat exposure in any subgroup. Conclusion Extreme cold can increase the incidence of OID in Taizhou, and the risk effects are heterogeneous among different groups. No risk effect is observed for extreme heat.

Objective: To understand the situation of varicella prevalence and vaccination of susceptible population in Longhua District，and to provide reference for the varicella immunization program. Methods: A total of 23 706 children from 30 childcare facilities and primary schools in 6 streets were randomly selected throughout the Longhua District. Date on age, grade, recent year and dosage of vaccination, varicella incidence, the overview of vaccination were collected and analyzed. Results: The rate of vaccination in childcare facilities and primary schools was 86.01%, including 55.61% of 1 dose and 30.41% of 2 doses of vaccine. The differences of rate vaccination rate between the childcare facilities and primary schools had statistical significance(χ2=154.95, P<0.05).Rate of no-vaccination,1 dose vaccination and 2 doses vaccination across 6 streets differed significantly(χ2=146.09, 103.93, 127.31, 146.09, P<0.05). There was an increasing positive association between grades and attack rate(χ2=8.65，P<0.05). The differences of attack rate between the childcare facilities and primary schools was of statistical significance(χ2=478.69, P<0.05). The differences of attack rate in street of no vaccination,1 dose vaccination and total attack rate showed statistical significance(χ2=54.49, 74.59, 151.49，P<0.05). There was an increasing linear trend of attack rate of primary school childrenby each year(χ2=24.28，P<0.05). The attack rate increased with time after 1 dose vaccination, immune protection was obtuined for a longer period time after additional doses of vaccine.Negative association was found between grades and protective efficacy rate of varicella. The protective rate and efficacy index of different doses of vaccine in different grades were correlated(r=0.80，0.63，P<0.05). It was most effective after 1 dose vaccination among children in junior grade in kindergarten and 2 dose vaccination in senior grade. Conclusion After the implementation of vaccination program in Longhua District, the vaccination rate of 2 doses significantly increased, but not for a long time. Varicella vaccine should be included in immunization programme to protect vulnerable populations.

Objective To determine the median effective plasma concentration of remifentanil (EC50) inhibiting cardiovascular response to tracheal intubation and skin incision when combined with propofol in patients of Uighur nationality.Methods Thirty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ Uighurs aged 20-60 yr with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m2 undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were enrolled in this study.Anesthesia was induced and maintained with propofol infusion.BIS value was maintained at 40-50.TCI of remifentanil was then started.The initial target plasma concentration (Cp) was 6.0 ng/ml.EC50 of remifentanil was determined by modified Dixon' s upand-down sequential experiment.Each time Cp increased/decreased by 0.5 ng/ml.Tracheal intubation was facili.tated with cisatracurium 0.2 mg/kg at 2 min after a new Cp was set when target effect-site concentration (Ce) was balanced with Cp.Positive cardiovascular response was defined as increase in SBP by 15％ and/or HR ＞ 90 bpm lasting＞15 s.The EC50 (95％ confidence interval) of remifentanil blunting responses to tracheal intubation and skin incision was calculated.Results EC50 (95 ％ confidence interval) of remifentanil inhibiting cardiovascular response to tracheal intubation and skin incision when combined with propofol was 3.4 (2.3-4.5) ng/ml and 3.8 (2.8-4.9) ng/ml respectively.Conclusion When depth of anesthesia was maintained at BIS value 40-50 with propofol infusion,the EC50 of remifentanil inhibiting cardiovascular response to tracheal intubation and skin incision is 3.4 and 3.8 ng/ml respectively.

AIM: To investigate the relationships between I?1 hs1,2 VNTR polymorphism and IgA nephropathy. METHODS: Four hundred and ninteen patients with IgA nephropathy and their first-degree relatives were recruited. Two hundred and one sex and age-matched normal Chinese Han volunteers were also recruited as controls. After extracting genomic DNA, the VNTR genotypes of I?1 hs1,2 region were determined by PCR and electrophoresis, and the results were analyzed by transmission disequilibrium test (TDT) and haplotype relative risk (HRR) in the families, and Chi-Square test in the case-control analysis. RESULTS: ① TDT analyses showed that B allele of the I?1 hs1,2 VNTR region was significantly more transmitted from heterozygous parents to patients than expected (101 Trios, ?2=6.818, P