1.Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in the bacterial strains isolated from pediatric intensive care units in China:results from 2020 to 2022
Jing LIU ; Huiyuan YAN ; Gangfeng YAN ; Guoping LU ; Pan FU ; Chuanqing WANG ; Danqun JIN ; Wenjia TONG ; Chenyu ZHANG ; Jianli CHEN ; Yi LIN ; Jia LEI ; Yibing CHENG ; Qunqun ZHANG ; Kaijie GAO ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Shufang XIAO ; Juan HE ; Li JIANG ; Huimin XU ; Yuxia LI ; Hanghai DING ; Hehe CHEN ; Yao ZHENG ; Qunying CHEN ; Ying WANG ; Hong REN ; Chenmei ZHANG ; Zhenjie CHEN ; Mingming ZHOU ; Yucai ZHANG ; Yiping ZHOU ; Zhenjiang BAI ; Saihu HUANG ; Lili HUANG ; Weiguo YANG ; Weike MA ; Qing MENG ; Pengwei ZHU ; Yong LI ; Yan XU ; Yi WANG ; Yanqiang DU ; Huijun CAI ; Bizhen ZHU ; Huixuan SHI ; Shaoxian HONG ; Yukun HUANG ; Meilian HUANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(3):303-311
Objective This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial strains isolated from pediatric intensive care units(PICU)in China for better antimicrobial therapy.Methods Clinical isolates were collected from 17 institutions,including tertiary care children's hospitals and pediatric department of tertiary general hospitals in China from January 1,2020 to December 31,2022.Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out according to a unified protocol using Kirby-Bauer method or automated systems.Results were interpreted according to the breakpoints released by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)in 2020.Results A total of 10 688 isolates were collected,including gram-positive organisms(39.2%)and gram-negative organisms(60.8%).The top three organisms were S.aureus(13.6%,1 453/10 688),A.baumannii(10.0%,1 067/10 688),and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus(9.9%,1 058/10 688).Multi-drug resistant organisms(MDROs)were very common in children.The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA),carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales(CRE),carbapenem-resistant E.coli,carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae(CRKP),carbapenem-resistant A.baumannii(CRAB),and carbapenem-resistant P.aeruginosa(CRPA)was 41.1%,19.4%,8.8%,30.9%,67.4%,and 28.8%,respectively.Overall,more than 50%of Enterobacteriales isolates were resistant to cephalosporins,while nearly 25%of Enterobacteriales isolates were resistant to carbapenems.MDROs were highly resistant to commonly used antibiotics.More than 80%of CRE and CRAB strains were resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics.CRE and CRAB showed low resistance rates to tigecycline and polymyxin.CRPA showed lower resistance rates to piperacillin,beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations than the resistance rates to third and fourth generation cephalosporins.All of the Staphylococcus and Enterococcus isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and tigecycline.None of PRSP strains isolated from meningitis and nonmeningitis samples were resistant to rifampicin,vancomycin,or linezolid.The prevalence of β-lactamase-negative ampicillin-resistant(BLNAR)strains was 43.3%in Haemophilus influenzae.Conclusions MDROs were prevalent in PICU.It is necessary to establish an effective multidisciplinary team(MDT)to control the antimicrobial resistance.
2.Antigen distribution frequency of Han and Tujia polyhemia systems in Chongqing
Pengwei YIN ; Bujin LIU ; Danli CUI ; Huayou DAI ; Haiman ZOU ; Siqi WU ; Xia HUANG ; Yongzhu XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2025;38(2):214-221
[Objective] To analyse the distribution of antigen phenotypes in the Rh, MNS and Kidd blood group systems of Han and Tujia blood donors in Chongqing, and to provide data support for the establishment of an expanded blood group antigen phenotype database and the development of expanded blood group coordinated transfusion in blood donors. [Methods] The antigens of Rh, MNS and Kidd blood group systems in Han and Tujia blood donors in Chongqing were detected by test-tube method, and the Hardy-Weinborg anastomosis of the three blood group systems was calculated. Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability method were used to compare the differences in phenotypic distribution frequencies among different regions and ethnic groups. [Results] Han and Tujia blood donors accounted for the highest proportion of CCee in the antigenic phenotype of the Rh blood group system, followed by CcEe, and then Ccee and ccEE. Tujia blood donors accounted for 52.02% of CCee, which was higher than that of Han blood donors (47.24%), while Han blood donors accounted for 32.20% of CcEe, which was higher than that of Tujia blood donors (28.94%). In the antigenic phenotype of the MNS blood group system, the blood donors of Han nationality and Tujia were MN>MM>NN,. The antigen phenotype distribution frequency of the Kidd blood group system was highest for Jk(a+b+) among both Han and Tujia blood donors, and the blood donors of Han nationality were Jk(a+b+)>Jk(a+b+), while those of Tujia were Jk(a-b+)>Jk(a+b-). The antigens of the three blood groups of Han and Tujia blood donors were consistent with the Hardy-Weinberg balance(P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the frequency of antigen phenotypes of the three blood group systems between Han and Tujia blood donors(P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the phenotypic distribution frequency of Rh antigens between Chongqing and Xi'an, Zhejiang, Shantou, Foshan, Nanning and Yangzhou(P<0.05), but not with Guang'an and Shenzhen(P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the phenotypic distribution frequency of Rh antigens between Han, Tujia, Zang, Mongolian, Korean and Hani ethnic groups in Chongqing(P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences in the phenotypic distribution frequency of MNS antigens between Han blood donors in Chongqing and Urumqi, Hainan and Yuncheng, but not with Xi'an and Wenzhou. There was a statistically significant difference in the phenotypic distribution frequency of MNS antigen between Tujia blood donors in Chongqing and Urumqi and Hainan(P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in the phenotypic distribution frequency of MNS antigen between Tujia blood donors in Chongqing, Urumqi and Hainan(P>0.05). There was a statistically significant difference in the phenotypic distribution frequency of Kidd antigens between blood donors in Chongqing and Harbin(P<0.05), but not in Huizhou, Wenzhou and Yichang(P>0.05). [Conclusion] The population in Chongqing has multi-ethnic characteristics, and the antigenic phenotypes of Rh, MNS and Kidd blood group systems exhibit diversity and regional differences. Establishing an expanded blood bank can provide more options for precision blood transfusion.
3.Antimicrobial resistance surveillance in the bacterial strains isolated from pediatric intensive care units in China:results from 2020 to 2022
Jing LIU ; Huiyuan YAN ; Gangfeng YAN ; Guoping LU ; Pan FU ; Chuanqing WANG ; Danqun JIN ; Wenjia TONG ; Chenyu ZHANG ; Jianli CHEN ; Yi LIN ; Jia LEI ; Yibing CHENG ; Qunqun ZHANG ; Kaijie GAO ; Yuanyuan CHEN ; Shufang XIAO ; Juan HE ; Li JIANG ; Huimin XU ; Yuxia LI ; Hanghai DING ; Hehe CHEN ; Yao ZHENG ; Qunying CHEN ; Ying WANG ; Hong REN ; Chenmei ZHANG ; Zhenjie CHEN ; Mingming ZHOU ; Yucai ZHANG ; Yiping ZHOU ; Zhenjiang BAI ; Saihu HUANG ; Lili HUANG ; Weiguo YANG ; Weike MA ; Qing MENG ; Pengwei ZHU ; Yong LI ; Yan XU ; Yi WANG ; Yanqiang DU ; Huijun CAI ; Bizhen ZHU ; Huixuan SHI ; Shaoxian HONG ; Yukun HUANG ; Meilian HUANG
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;25(3):303-311
Objective This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial strains isolated from pediatric intensive care units(PICU)in China for better antimicrobial therapy.Methods Clinical isolates were collected from 17 institutions,including tertiary care children's hospitals and pediatric department of tertiary general hospitals in China from January 1,2020 to December 31,2022.Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was carried out according to a unified protocol using Kirby-Bauer method or automated systems.Results were interpreted according to the breakpoints released by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)in 2020.Results A total of 10 688 isolates were collected,including gram-positive organisms(39.2%)and gram-negative organisms(60.8%).The top three organisms were S.aureus(13.6%,1 453/10 688),A.baumannii(10.0%,1 067/10 688),and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus(9.9%,1 058/10 688).Multi-drug resistant organisms(MDROs)were very common in children.The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA),carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales(CRE),carbapenem-resistant E.coli,carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae(CRKP),carbapenem-resistant A.baumannii(CRAB),and carbapenem-resistant P.aeruginosa(CRPA)was 41.1%,19.4%,8.8%,30.9%,67.4%,and 28.8%,respectively.Overall,more than 50%of Enterobacteriales isolates were resistant to cephalosporins,while nearly 25%of Enterobacteriales isolates were resistant to carbapenems.MDROs were highly resistant to commonly used antibiotics.More than 80%of CRE and CRAB strains were resistant to all beta-lactam antibiotics.CRE and CRAB showed low resistance rates to tigecycline and polymyxin.CRPA showed lower resistance rates to piperacillin,beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations than the resistance rates to third and fourth generation cephalosporins.All of the Staphylococcus and Enterococcus isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and tigecycline.None of PRSP strains isolated from meningitis and nonmeningitis samples were resistant to rifampicin,vancomycin,or linezolid.The prevalence of β-lactamase-negative ampicillin-resistant(BLNAR)strains was 43.3%in Haemophilus influenzae.Conclusions MDROs were prevalent in PICU.It is necessary to establish an effective multidisciplinary team(MDT)to control the antimicrobial resistance.
4.Effect of Percutaneous Endoscopic Posterior Lumbar Intervertebral Fusion in the Treatment of Mild Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Pengwei ZHANG ; Dongze WU ; Xu LI ; Rujie QIN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2024;32(12):1315-1318
Objective analyze the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar posterior fusion(PE-PLIF)in the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis and evaluate its safety and effectiveness.Methods From January 2018 to December 2021,46 patients with grade Ⅰ degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis underwent PE-PLIF surgery in the Department of Orthopedics of our hospital.General data such as age,gender,body mass index(BMI),operative time,blood loss and fluoroscopy were collected.Visual analogue scale(VAS)and Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)scores were compared before surgery,3 days and 12 months after surgery to analyze the efficacy.Macnab was used to evaluate patient satisfaction,and Lenke was used to evaluate fusion.Follow-up was 1.2 to 3.3 years.Results The average operative time of the patients was(143.76±34.39)min,the average intraoperative fluoroscopy was(6.98±0.75)times,and the average hospitalization was(9.13±3.68)days.The VAS scores before low back pain ranged from 2 to 9,with an average of(6.14±2.79).The VAS score at 3 days after operation was 0-5,with an average of(2.02±1.52)points,and the difference was statistically significant compared with that before operation(P<0.05).The VAS score at 12 months after surgery was 0 to 3,with an average of(1.09±0.92)points,which was significantly improved compared with 3 days after surgery,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).VAS scores of patients before lower extremity pain ranged from 4 to 9 points,with an average of(6.58±2.20)points.The VAS score at 3 days after surgery was 0-5,with an average of(1.72±1.45)points,and the difference was statistically significant compared with that before surgery(P<0.05).The VAS score at 12 months after surgery was 0~3,with an average of(1.13±0.95),and the difference was statistically significant compared with 3 days after surgery(P<0.05).ODI score of patients decreased from(77.25±9.82)%before surgery to(15.73±9.86)%after 12 months of follow-up,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Postoperative complications included cerebrospinal fluid leakage in 3 cases,radiculopathy in 2 cases,incomplete reduction in 1 case,and open surgical revision of internal fixation rupture in 1 case.According to Macnab criteria,27 patients were excellent(58.7%),15 were good(32.6%),and 4 were average(8.7%),with no adverse evaluation.Conclusion The results of this study indicate that PE-PLIF is a safe and effective treatment for mild lumbar spondylolisthesis.
5.Knowledge, attitude, practice and influencing factors on influenza and influenza vaccine among pregnant women in Suzhou
Rui WANG ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Cheng LIU ; Pengwei CUI ; Feng XU ; Jiarun JIANG ; Liling CHEN ; Haibing YANG ; Fang LIU
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2024;45(12):1672-1678
Objective:To understand the current knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) on influenza and influenza vaccine among pregnant women in Suzhou and to analyze its influencing factors to provide technical support data for public health strategies for promoting influenza vaccination in pregnant women.Methods:A questionnaire was designed, and a stratified sampling method was used to conduct a face-to-face survey among pregnant women at different stages of pregnancy who received antenatal examinations at different levels of medical institutions in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in 2023. KAP status and influencing factors were analyzed by χ2 test and logistic regression analysis. Results:A total of 2 195 valid questionnaires were collected in this survey. The M( Q1, Q3) of knowledge about influenza and influenza vaccine among pregnant women in Suzhou was 7.60 (5.23, 9.80) points, and the score range was 0.20-14.71 points, the passing rate was 34.12%, the awareness rate of influenza vaccine was 57.45%, and the vaccination rate of influenza vaccine was 1.91% within one year before the survey. The willingness to receive influenza vaccine during pregnancy was only 3.57%. Multivariate analysis of influenza and influenza vaccine-related knowledge scores showed that the passing rate was positively correlated with education level and gestational age. In contrast, family income was negatively correlated with living in rural areas, working as migrant workers, and having no medical insurance. Multivariate analysis of vaccination intention showed that decreased effectiveness of influenza vaccine and increased adverse reactions decreased vaccination intention during pregnancy. Conclusions:The pregnant women in Suzhou pay more attention to influenza, and vaccination rates and intentions are generally low. Pregnant women with early and second trimester of pregnancy, low education, living in rural areas, working as migrant workers, and not purchasing medical insurance are the key groups to popularize the knowledge about influenza and influenza vaccine.
6.Application of binomial distribution-based statistical process control method in blood quality control
Xingchen LIU ; Huayou DAI ; Junhong YANG ; Danli CUI ; Siqi WU ; Pengwei YIN ; Xia HUANG ; Yongzhu XU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2024;37(2):196-202
【Objective】 This study endeavors to introduce the statistical process control (SPC) method to analyze the quality control index concerning red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced, with the aspiration to advance the effective utilization of blood quality control data, thereby providing empirical foundations for the continual enhancement of blood quality. 【Methods】 Between 2020 and 2022, test data pertaining to the quality control index of red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced were amassed from six blood stations in Chongqing area. Utilizing Minitab software, the SPC analysis was carried out, p-control charts were delineated, the non-conformance rates of each quality control index along with their 95% confidence intervals were computed, as well as the Process Capability Index (Z value). 【Results】 In accordance with the Whole Blood and Blood Components Quality Requirements, the appraisal of the quality control indexes for red blood cells in additive solution with leukocytes reduced manifested a conformity rate of 100% for appearance, end-of-storage hemolysis rate and sterility test. Nonetheless, the conformity rates for volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit and residual leukocytes did not attain 100%, albeit all were ≥75%. Through the employment of binomial distribution-based p-control charts, the controlled state of the production process was discerned. Although the overarching conformity rate satisfied the national standard stipulations, it was discerned that there were out-of-control points concerning volume, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and residual leukocytes across different institutions, exhibiting palpable trends. The non-conformance rates of all quality control indexes were less than 25%, yet at a 95% confidence level, the residual leukocyte counts from institutions B, C, E, and F did not adhere to the stipulations (exceeding 25%). By architecting the ability evaluation index Z value for count data process capability analysis, it was unveiled that the volume of institution E, the hematocrit of institutions B, C, and F, and the residual leukocytes Z values of all six blood collection and supply institutions were below 2, hinting at avenues for amelioration. 【Conclusion】 The SPC method anchored in binomial distribution exhibits substantial application merit in blood component quality management, facilitating real-time surveillance of blood collection, preparation, and storage procedures.
7.Study on the mechanism of regulating bile acid metabolism to improve diabetic encephalopathy by Zishenwan Prescription
Ping LIU ; Genhui YANG ; Fanyu MENG ; Ying LI ; Mengxi XU ; Hong GUO ; Yanjun ZHANG ; Qingsheng YIN ; Pengwei ZHUANG
International Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;46(7):860-866
Objective:To examine the effects of Zishenwan Prescription on bile acid metabolism in mice with diabetic encephalopathy; To explore its mechanism of improvement of diabetic encephalopathy.Methods:Male C57BL/6J mice were used to replicate the mouse model of type 2 diabetes mellitus by using high-fat chow and a single intraperitoneal injection of streptozotocin (120 mg/kg). The mice were screened for diabetic encephalopathy by using the Morris water maze test after 8 weeks of continuous stimulation with hyperglycemia, and were divided into model group and Zishenwan Prescription group according to random number table method, with 12 mice in each group. The mice in the Zishenwan Prescription group were treated with the crude extract of Zishenwan Prescription (9.36 g/kg) by gavage, and the normal group and the model group were treated with the same volume of distilled water once a day for 8 weeks. At the end of the treatment, Morris water maze test was used to investigate the cognitive function of diabetic encephalopathy mice; cresyl violet staining was used to detect the number of granule neurons in the hippocampus; serum and feces were collected to detect the content of bile acids by liquid-liquid coupling; hepatic bile acid synthase CYP7a1 and CYP27a1, farnesol X receptor (FXR), fibroblast growth factor 15 (FGF15), fibroblast growth factor receptor 4 (FGFR4), and ileocecal apical sodium-dependent bile acid transporter protein (ABST) mRNA levels were detected by using fluorescence quantitative PCR assay.Results:Compared with the model group, mice in the Zishenwan Prescription group had shorter evasion latency time ( P<0.05 or P<0.01), decreased time to first reach the platform ( P<0.01), increased number of times to traverse the platform ( P<0.01), and reduced neuronal cell damage in hippocampal area; mice in the Zishenwan Prescription group showed decreased serum and fecal total bile acid content ( P<0.05 or P<0.01); the liver CYP7a1 and CYP27a1 mRNA expressions increased ( P<0.01), and FXR and FGF15 mRNA expressions decreased ( P<0.01); ileal ABST mRNA expression decreased ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Zishenwan Prescription may regulate bile acid metabolism, inhibit FRX-FGF15/FGFR4 signaling and ABST expression to promote new bile acid synthesis and conjugated bile acid reabsorption, and thus improve cognitive function in diabetic encephalopathy mice.
8.Effect of Percutaneous Endoscopic Posterior Lumbar Intervertebral Fusion in the Treatment of Mild Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
Pengwei ZHANG ; Dongze WU ; Xu LI ; Rujie QIN
Journal of Clinical Surgery 2024;32(12):1315-1318
Objective analyze the clinical efficacy of percutaneous endoscopic lumbar posterior fusion(PE-PLIF)in the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis and evaluate its safety and effectiveness.Methods From January 2018 to December 2021,46 patients with grade Ⅰ degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis underwent PE-PLIF surgery in the Department of Orthopedics of our hospital.General data such as age,gender,body mass index(BMI),operative time,blood loss and fluoroscopy were collected.Visual analogue scale(VAS)and Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)scores were compared before surgery,3 days and 12 months after surgery to analyze the efficacy.Macnab was used to evaluate patient satisfaction,and Lenke was used to evaluate fusion.Follow-up was 1.2 to 3.3 years.Results The average operative time of the patients was(143.76±34.39)min,the average intraoperative fluoroscopy was(6.98±0.75)times,and the average hospitalization was(9.13±3.68)days.The VAS scores before low back pain ranged from 2 to 9,with an average of(6.14±2.79).The VAS score at 3 days after operation was 0-5,with an average of(2.02±1.52)points,and the difference was statistically significant compared with that before operation(P<0.05).The VAS score at 12 months after surgery was 0 to 3,with an average of(1.09±0.92)points,which was significantly improved compared with 3 days after surgery,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).VAS scores of patients before lower extremity pain ranged from 4 to 9 points,with an average of(6.58±2.20)points.The VAS score at 3 days after surgery was 0-5,with an average of(1.72±1.45)points,and the difference was statistically significant compared with that before surgery(P<0.05).The VAS score at 12 months after surgery was 0~3,with an average of(1.13±0.95),and the difference was statistically significant compared with 3 days after surgery(P<0.05).ODI score of patients decreased from(77.25±9.82)%before surgery to(15.73±9.86)%after 12 months of follow-up,with statistical significance(P<0.05).Postoperative complications included cerebrospinal fluid leakage in 3 cases,radiculopathy in 2 cases,incomplete reduction in 1 case,and open surgical revision of internal fixation rupture in 1 case.According to Macnab criteria,27 patients were excellent(58.7%),15 were good(32.6%),and 4 were average(8.7%),with no adverse evaluation.Conclusion The results of this study indicate that PE-PLIF is a safe and effective treatment for mild lumbar spondylolisthesis.
9.The feasibility of individualized primary CTV for lateralized nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Siyu ZHANG ; Wenxuan HUANG ; Lijun WANG ; Juying LIU ; Lijun ZHAO ; Lirong WU ; Dejun WANG ; Wenjing XU ; Yesong GUO ; Pengwei YAN ; Lanfang ZHANG ; Zhenyu ZHAI ; Shengfu HUANG ; Xia HE
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(8):675-682
Objective:To investigate the feasibility of individualized primary clinical target volume (CTV) delineation in intensity-modulated radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC).Methods:Clinical data of 87 consecutive patients newly diagnosed with lateralized NPC in Jiangsu Cancer Hospital between October 2016 and February 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Lateralized NPC is defined as tumor invasion not exceeding the contralateral wall. According to the tumor spread, the primary CTV was optimized as follows: CTV2 only covered the medial part of the contralateral pterygopalatine fossa, whereas the contralateral foramen oval was not included; on the level of parapharyngeal space, the contralateral side of CTV only covered the posterior lateral lymph nodes, whereas the contralateral internal jugular vein was not regularly covered. Failure patterns and 5-year survival [local control rate (LCR), progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS)] were evaluated by Kaplan-Meier method. Paired t-test and rank-sum test were used to analyze the dose variation in the optimized region and adverse reactions. Results:The median follow-up time was 59.5 months. The 5-year LCR, PFS, and OS were 98.9%, 86.5% and 92.1%, respectively. There was no local recurrence in the optimized area of CTV. Dosimetric comparison results showed that the doses of parotid gland, temporal lobe, cochlea and middle ear on the contralateral side were reduced by 13.45%, 9.14%, 38.83%, and 29.36%, respectively. Four cases (4.6%) developed grade 3 hearing loss, all on the ipsilateral side. The optimized scheme significantly alleviated the hearing loss on the contralateral side compared to that on the ipsilateral side ( P<0.001). Other grade 3 late adverse reactions included cranial nerve injury, subcutaneous fibrosis in the neck and visual impairment, with 1 case each. Conclusion:Individualized primary CTV for lateralized NPC is feasible and safe, with obvious dosimetric advantages and reduced adverse reaction rate, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
10.Investigation of 2019-nCoV reinfection in previously infected people in Suzhou
Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Hui HANG ; Qian XU ; Cheng LIU ; Yayun TAN ; Pengwei CUI ; Lin BAO ; Hui LIU ; Shanshan LU ; Feng XU ; Yuanyuan PANG ; Ge TIAN ; Jun ZHANG ; Jie ZHU ; Liling CHEN
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2023;44(11):1756-1761
Objective:To understand the reinfection rate of 2019-nCoV in the previously infected population in Suzhou and compare the illness severity and prognosis of the reinfection cases with the first-time infection cases.Methods:A questionnaire survey was conducted in the persons with previous 2019-nCoV infection reported in Suzhou from January 22, 2020 to November 8, 2022 to collect the information about the incidence of reinfection of 2019-nCoV in this population from December 8, 2022 to January 18, 2023. The persons who were infected with 2019-nCoV for the first time were selected by marching the residence, age and gender at ratio of 1∶2 from 2019-nCoV infection community follow-up cohort of Suzhou. By χ2 test, the clinical symptoms and prognosis of the reinfection case and the first-time infection cases were compared. Results:The reinfection rate of 2019-nCoV was 13.01% (147/1 130) in Suzhou. No reinfection was found within 1-6 months after the first-time infection, the rate of reinfection was 10.59% (95/897) in those with interval of 7-12 months between the reinfection and the first-time infection and 45.61% (52/114) in those with the interval ≥24 months. The lowest reinfection rate was 9.09% (1/11) in those who had completed 4 doses of 2019-nCoV vaccination. The main symptoms of the reinfection cases were similar to those of the first-time infection cases. Except for dry cough, nausea/poor appetite and other symptoms, there were significant differences in other clinical symptoms between the two groups ( P<0.05). In the reinfection cases, fever had shorter duration with lower body temperature. The hospital visit rate in the reinfection cases was 4.08% (6/147), lower than that in the cases with the first-time infection (11.56%, 34/294). The time for negative nucleic acid (antigen) test result and recovery from illness after the reinfection were shorter than those after the first-time infection. Conclusions:Reinfection occurred in some people who had been infected with 2019-nCoV. The interval between the reinfection and the first-time infection and the completion of the 4 doses of booster vaccination were the factors influencing the reinfection rate. The hospital visit rate in the reinfection cases was lower than that in the cases with the first-time infection. The reinfection had similar symptoms and shorter illness duration compared with the first-time infection.

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