1.A cross-sectional questionnaire survey on the prevalence and risk factors of 4 major functional gastrointestinal disorders among children in Shanghai
Yanfei WANG ; Zhanyong YAO ; Yuan XIAO ; Xinqiong WANG ; Yiqiu HUANG ; Chundi XU ; Yi YU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(7):747-753
Objective:To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of the 4 most common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) among school-aged children in Shanghai.Methods:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted from January to December 2019. Using stratified cluster sampling, 26 097 students in grades 1-12 from Huangpu and Jiading District, Shanghai were enrolled. The questionnaire of pediatric gastrointestinal symptoms-Rome Ⅳ (QPGS-Ⅳ) and the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL) were used to assess the prevalence and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of functional dyspepsia (FD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain-not otherwise specified (FAP-NOS), and functional constipation (FC). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify correlations between sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, comorbidities and 4 major FGID. A trend chi-square test was used to explore the relationship between HRQoL scores and FGID prevalence.Results:A total of 26 097 valid participants (26 097/27 036, 96.5%) were included in the study, with the age of (10.8±3.1) years and 12 441 cases (47.7%) were female. The prevalence of FC was found to be the highest (5 537 cases, 21.2%), followed by IBS (797 cases, 3.1%), FAP-NOS (267 cases, 1.0%) and FD (218 cases, 0.8%). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed the following findings: junior high school (FD: OR=1.88 (95% CI 1.35-2.61); IBS: OR=1.42 (95% CI 1.18-1.71); FAP-NOS: OR=1.39 (95% CI 1.02-1.90)), senior high school (FD: OR=2.67 (95% CI 1.84-3.86);IBS: OR=2.36 (95% CI 1.93-2.89) ;FAP-NOS: OR=2.20 (95% CI 1.56-3.11)) and frequent respiratory infections (FD: OR=2.15 (95% CI 1.45-3.18); IBS: OR=2.59 (95% CI 2.12-3.16); FAP-NOS: OR=1.49 (95% CI 1.00-2.21)) were common risk factors for FD, IBS and FAP-NOS. Allergic symptoms (FD: OR=2.21 (95% CI 1.56-3.14); IBS: OR=2.30 (95% CI 1.04-1.51); FAP-NOS: OR=2.54 (95% CI 1.85-3.50); FC: OR=1.09 (95% CI 1.01-1.17)) was a common risk factor for FD, IBS, FAP-NOS and FC. Family history of allergy was a risk factor for IBS ( OR=1.41 (95% CI 1.20-1.65)) and FAP-NOS ( OR=1.33 (95% CI 1.01-1.74)). Female exhibited increased risks for FD ( OR=1.49 (95% CI 1.13-1.96)), IBS ( OR=1.50 (95% CI 1.30-1.74)) and FC ( OR=1.10 (95% CI 1.03-1.17)). The presence of dietary bias was associated with of IBS ( OR=1.46 (95% CI 1.26-1.69)) and FC ( OR=1.26 (95% CI 1.19-1.34)); late bedtime ( OR=1.32 (95% CI 1.06-1.64)) and allergen exposure ( OR=1.25 (95% CI 1.04-1.51)) were risk factors for IBS. Insufficient sleep ( OR=1.11 (95% CI 1.02-1.21)), insufficient outdoor time ( OR=1.20 (95% CI 1.01-1.43)) and severe lack of outdoor time ( OR=1.48 (95% CI 1.23-1.76)) were significant risk factors for FC. Pet ownership ( OR=1.39 (95% CI 1.07-1.81)) was a risk factor for FAP-NOS. HRQoL scores were significantly lower in children with FD, IBS, or FAP-NOS compared to non-FGID peers (all P<0.05). χ2 trend test analysis showed that the Pearson correlation coefficients between the prevalence of FD, IBS, FAP-NOS, FC and HRQoL scores were -0.93, -0.93, -0.97 and -0.84, respectively. Conclusions:The prevalence of FGID among school-aged children in Shanghai varies by sub-type. FC was the most prevalence. Junior and senior high school, female sex, allergic symptoms and frequent respiratory infections were major risk factors. Meanwhile, dietary bias, late bedtime, insufficient outdoor time and pet ownership were associated with specific subtypes. The HRQoL is significantly reduced in children with FD, IBS and FAP-NOS.
2.Preoperative MRI for predicting the invasiveness of pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasm
Yanfei LIN ; Yanxia JIN ; Jiamei YAO ; Yuan JI ; Shouping DAI ; Mengsu ZENG ; Mingliang WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(3):201-206
Objective:To explore the value of magnetic resonance examination in distinguishing invasive and non-invasive pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPN).Methods:The clinical and MRI data of 167 patients with SPN who underwent surgery and were pathologically diagnosed at Zhongshan Hospital ,Fudan University from Oct 2013 to Oct 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:There was no statistically significant difference between invasive and non-invasive SPN in terms of age, gender, clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, location, growth pattern, tumor size, relationship with the pancreas, bleeding, and pancreatic duct dilation ( P>0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of tumor morphology, margins, capsule, cystic solid ratio, pancreatic atrophy, enhancement pattern, and enhancement features ( P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve for the combined indicators (tumor morphology, margins, capsule, cystic solid ratio, and pancreatic atrophy) was 0.679 (95% CI: 0.594-0.764), with a sensitivity of 73.7% and specificity of 70.9%. Conclusion:Magnetic resonance examination is helpful in distinguishing invasive and non-invasive pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasms.
3.Clinical application of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors
Xuefeng FU ; Lei ZENG ; Yuan JIANG ; Meiyan WANG ; Bingjing JIANG ; Yanfei ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(13):19-22
Objective To evaluate the application value of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 123 patients with head and facial skin masses admitted to Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2019 to December 2023.Patients were divided into two groups according to their wishes.Patients in group A underwent preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination,and patients in group B underwent preoperative skin biopsy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination.The diagnostic accuracy of two methods was compared.Results There were 81 patients in group A,including 39 basal cell carcinoma,25 squamous cell carcinoma,8 solar keratosis,5 seborrheic keratosis and 4 verrucous nevus.There were 42 patients in group B,including 25 basal cell carcinoma,13 squamous cell carcinoma and 4 solar keratosis.Both groups of patients successfully completed the operation,postoperative follow-up 6 months no recurrence.The accuracy of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of head and facial skin masses was 91.36%,and the accuracy of skin biopsy was 100%.There was no statistical significance between them(x2=2.407,P=0.121).Conclusion In surgical treatment of head and facial skin tumors,the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination is high,and it is worthy of clinical promotion.
4.Molecular Mechanisms of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule in Treating Oligoasthenospermia:A Study Based on AMPK-Mediated Mitophagy
Yuan GAO ; Yiyang GUO ; Mohan WU ; Yanfei ZHENG
Journal of Sichuan University (Medical Sciences) 2025;56(1):74-82
Objective To investigate the molecular mechanism of Huangjing Zanyu Capsule(HJZY),a new class-Ⅲ traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of male infertility developed by Wang Qi,an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering,based on AMPK-mediated mitophagy in the treatment of oligoasthenospermia.Methods Acrolein(ACR)was used to treat GC-2spd(ts)mouse spermatocytes to establish a cell model of oligoasthenospermia.The optimal ACR concentration and exposure time for subsequent modeling were determined by CCK8 cell viability assay.After successful modeling,the cells were cultured in complete medium containing different concentrations of HJZY.Then,cell viability was assessed by CCK8 assay after 24 hours,and the subsequent treatment concentration was determined based on the cell viability.After the GC-2spd cells adhered to the wall,they were divided into a normal control(NC)group,a modeling group,and an ACR+HJZY treatment group.The effect of HJZY on mitophagy was observed by confocal fluorescence microscopy.The three groups of cells were transfected with siRNA-NC and siRNA-AMPK,respectively,and divided into six groups,including siRNA-NC+control,siRNA-NC+ACR,siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY,siRNA-AMPK+control,siRNA-AMPK+ACR,and siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY groups.Western blot was performed to validate the regulatory effect of HJZY on mitophagy-related proteins,such as p-AMPK,LC3B,P62,PINK1,Parkin,TBK1,and ULK1,which were all proteins mediated by AMPK.Results Through the cell viability assay,34 μmol/L was selected as the the modeling concentration of ACR,and 20 minutes was selected as the modeling time The treatment concentration of HJZY was 160 μmol/L.Confocal fluorescence microscopy showed that HJZY had,to a certain degree,a positive regulatory effect on the mitochondrial membrane potential of damaged spermatogenic cells.The mitochondrial membrane potential of the model group decreased significantly compared with that of the NC group.After exposure to treatment,the cell membrane potential of the ACR+HJZY treatment group increased compared with that of the model group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Western blot results showed that the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK and PINK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were significantly lower than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.001).The level of Parkin protein in the siRNA-NC+ACR group was lower than that in the siRNA-NC+control group,but the difference was not statistically significant.After the administration of HJZY,the levels of these 3 proteins increased,and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.001).The expression levels of LC3B,P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins in the siRNA-NC+ACR group were higher than those in the siRNA-NC+control group(P<0.01),and those in the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group(P<0.05).After transfection with the gene-silencing siRNA-AMPK,the expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-AMPK+control group(P<0.01).After the administration of HJZY,there was no significant difference in the levels of these three proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.The expression level of LC3B protein in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group was still lower than that in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group(P<0.01).There was no significant difference in the levels of P62,TBK1,and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group.Compared with the siRNA-NC+control group,the siRNA-AMPK+control group showed significantly decreased expression levels of p-AMPK/AMPK,ULK1,and TBK1 proteins(P<0.001),decreased expression of PINK1 protein(P<0.05),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group showed decreased expression of TBK1 protein(P<0.001),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and decreased expression of ULK1 protein(P<0.05).The expression levels of PINK1 and Parkin proteins in the siRNA-AMPK+ACR group were lower than those in the siRNA-NC+ACR group,but the difference was not statistically significant.Compared with the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group,the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group showed decreased expression of p-AMPK/AMPK,PINK1,and Parkin proteins(P<0.05),decreased expression of LC3B protein(P<0.01),and increased expression of P62 protein(P<0.001).There was no significant difference in the levels of TBK1 and ULK1 proteins between the siRNA-AMPK+ACR+HJZY group and the siRNA-NC+ACR+HJZY group.Conclusion HJZY may exert its therapeutic effect on oligoasthenospermia by regulating AMPK-mediated mitophagy.
5.Clinical application of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors
Xuefeng FU ; Lei ZENG ; Yuan JIANG ; Meiyan WANG ; Bingjing JIANG ; Yanfei ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(13):19-22
Objective To evaluate the application value of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 123 patients with head and facial skin masses admitted to Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2019 to December 2023.Patients were divided into two groups according to their wishes.Patients in group A underwent preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination,and patients in group B underwent preoperative skin biopsy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination.The diagnostic accuracy of two methods was compared.Results There were 81 patients in group A,including 39 basal cell carcinoma,25 squamous cell carcinoma,8 solar keratosis,5 seborrheic keratosis and 4 verrucous nevus.There were 42 patients in group B,including 25 basal cell carcinoma,13 squamous cell carcinoma and 4 solar keratosis.Both groups of patients successfully completed the operation,postoperative follow-up 6 months no recurrence.The accuracy of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of head and facial skin masses was 91.36%,and the accuracy of skin biopsy was 100%.There was no statistical significance between them(x2=2.407,P=0.121).Conclusion In surgical treatment of head and facial skin tumors,the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination is high,and it is worthy of clinical promotion.
6.A cross-sectional questionnaire survey on the prevalence and risk factors of 4 major functional gastrointestinal disorders among children in Shanghai
Yanfei WANG ; Zhanyong YAO ; Yuan XIAO ; Xinqiong WANG ; Yiqiu HUANG ; Chundi XU ; Yi YU
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2025;63(7):747-753
Objective:To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of the 4 most common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) among school-aged children in Shanghai.Methods:A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted from January to December 2019. Using stratified cluster sampling, 26 097 students in grades 1-12 from Huangpu and Jiading District, Shanghai were enrolled. The questionnaire of pediatric gastrointestinal symptoms-Rome Ⅳ (QPGS-Ⅳ) and the pediatric quality of life inventory (PedsQL) were used to assess the prevalence and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of functional dyspepsia (FD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional abdominal pain-not otherwise specified (FAP-NOS), and functional constipation (FC). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify correlations between sociodemographic factors, lifestyle habits, comorbidities and 4 major FGID. A trend chi-square test was used to explore the relationship between HRQoL scores and FGID prevalence.Results:A total of 26 097 valid participants (26 097/27 036, 96.5%) were included in the study, with the age of (10.8±3.1) years and 12 441 cases (47.7%) were female. The prevalence of FC was found to be the highest (5 537 cases, 21.2%), followed by IBS (797 cases, 3.1%), FAP-NOS (267 cases, 1.0%) and FD (218 cases, 0.8%). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis revealed the following findings: junior high school (FD: OR=1.88 (95% CI 1.35-2.61); IBS: OR=1.42 (95% CI 1.18-1.71); FAP-NOS: OR=1.39 (95% CI 1.02-1.90)), senior high school (FD: OR=2.67 (95% CI 1.84-3.86);IBS: OR=2.36 (95% CI 1.93-2.89) ;FAP-NOS: OR=2.20 (95% CI 1.56-3.11)) and frequent respiratory infections (FD: OR=2.15 (95% CI 1.45-3.18); IBS: OR=2.59 (95% CI 2.12-3.16); FAP-NOS: OR=1.49 (95% CI 1.00-2.21)) were common risk factors for FD, IBS and FAP-NOS. Allergic symptoms (FD: OR=2.21 (95% CI 1.56-3.14); IBS: OR=2.30 (95% CI 1.04-1.51); FAP-NOS: OR=2.54 (95% CI 1.85-3.50); FC: OR=1.09 (95% CI 1.01-1.17)) was a common risk factor for FD, IBS, FAP-NOS and FC. Family history of allergy was a risk factor for IBS ( OR=1.41 (95% CI 1.20-1.65)) and FAP-NOS ( OR=1.33 (95% CI 1.01-1.74)). Female exhibited increased risks for FD ( OR=1.49 (95% CI 1.13-1.96)), IBS ( OR=1.50 (95% CI 1.30-1.74)) and FC ( OR=1.10 (95% CI 1.03-1.17)). The presence of dietary bias was associated with of IBS ( OR=1.46 (95% CI 1.26-1.69)) and FC ( OR=1.26 (95% CI 1.19-1.34)); late bedtime ( OR=1.32 (95% CI 1.06-1.64)) and allergen exposure ( OR=1.25 (95% CI 1.04-1.51)) were risk factors for IBS. Insufficient sleep ( OR=1.11 (95% CI 1.02-1.21)), insufficient outdoor time ( OR=1.20 (95% CI 1.01-1.43)) and severe lack of outdoor time ( OR=1.48 (95% CI 1.23-1.76)) were significant risk factors for FC. Pet ownership ( OR=1.39 (95% CI 1.07-1.81)) was a risk factor for FAP-NOS. HRQoL scores were significantly lower in children with FD, IBS, or FAP-NOS compared to non-FGID peers (all P<0.05). χ2 trend test analysis showed that the Pearson correlation coefficients between the prevalence of FD, IBS, FAP-NOS, FC and HRQoL scores were -0.93, -0.93, -0.97 and -0.84, respectively. Conclusions:The prevalence of FGID among school-aged children in Shanghai varies by sub-type. FC was the most prevalence. Junior and senior high school, female sex, allergic symptoms and frequent respiratory infections were major risk factors. Meanwhile, dietary bias, late bedtime, insufficient outdoor time and pet ownership were associated with specific subtypes. The HRQoL is significantly reduced in children with FD, IBS and FAP-NOS.
7.Preoperative MRI for predicting the invasiveness of pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasm
Yanfei LIN ; Yanxia JIN ; Jiamei YAO ; Yuan JI ; Shouping DAI ; Mengsu ZENG ; Mingliang WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;40(3):201-206
Objective:To explore the value of magnetic resonance examination in distinguishing invasive and non-invasive pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPN).Methods:The clinical and MRI data of 167 patients with SPN who underwent surgery and were pathologically diagnosed at Zhongshan Hospital ,Fudan University from Oct 2013 to Oct 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:There was no statistically significant difference between invasive and non-invasive SPN in terms of age, gender, clinical symptoms, laboratory tests, location, growth pattern, tumor size, relationship with the pancreas, bleeding, and pancreatic duct dilation ( P>0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of tumor morphology, margins, capsule, cystic solid ratio, pancreatic atrophy, enhancement pattern, and enhancement features ( P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve for the combined indicators (tumor morphology, margins, capsule, cystic solid ratio, and pancreatic atrophy) was 0.679 (95% CI: 0.594-0.764), with a sensitivity of 73.7% and specificity of 70.9%. Conclusion:Magnetic resonance examination is helpful in distinguishing invasive and non-invasive pancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasms.
8.Study on the Protective Effect of mitoTEMPO on Podocyte Injury in Rat Models with Chronic Kidney Disease by Modulating Mitochondrial Autophagy
Ruoshuang WANG ; Yanfei LENG ; Feiyuan YUAN
Journal of Modern Laboratory Medicine 2024;39(5):22-29
Objective To investigate the effect of mitochondria-targeted 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl-4-ylamino(mitoTEMPO)on podocyte injury in rat models with chronic kidney disease(CKD)and its related molecular mechanisms.Methods A total of 18 healthy SD rats were randomly divided into control group,model group(CKD group),and mitoTEMPO group,with 6 rats in each group.Renal function was measured by a fully automated biochemical analyzer,and hematoxylin eosin staining was used to detect renal pathological structure.Immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of desmin and podocin in the renal muscle.Transmission electron microscopy was used to detect the ultrastructure of foot cells.Immunofluorescence co staining was used to detect mitochondrial autophagy in podocytes.Real time fluorescence quantitative PCR was used to detect the expression of renal inflammatory factors.Protein immunoblotting was used to detect the expression of Nod-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3)inflammatory bodies,autophagy,and Parkin/PTEN induced putative kinase 1(PINK1)pathway related proteins.Results Compared with the control group,the levels of 24h urinary protein(84.89±8.98 mg/24h vs 5.79±1.39 mg/24h),serum creatinine(Scr)(75.10±10.46 μmol/L vs 38.57±4.89 μmol/L)and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)(8.96±1.07 mmol/L vs 2.73±0.43mmol/L)in CKD group were increased,with significant differences(t=21.322,7.749,13.233,all P<0.001).The CKD group showed an increase in glomerular volume,mesangial proliferation,and extensive infiltration of inflammatory cells in rats.The foot processes of podocytes in the CKD group were fused,the basement membrane was thickened,and mitochondrial cristae were fractured and vacuolated.Compared with the control group,the positive area of desmin in the CKD group was increased,while the positive area of podocin was decreased,with significant differences(t=9.903,7.651,all P<0.001).Meanwhile,p62 and desmin were co-localized in the CKD group.In addition,the protein expressions of LC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,PINK1 and Parkin in the CKD group were decreased(t=16.984,15.105,11.390),while the expression of IL-1β,TNF-α,NLRP3,cleaved caspase-1 and p62 protein was increased(t=5.700~21.571),and the differences were significant(all P<0.001),respectively.Compared with CKD group,the levels of 24h urinary protein,Scr and BUN in mitoTEMPO group were decreased,and the differences were significant(t=12.508,4.712,7.338,all P<).001).Renal pathological damage and podocyte condition of mitoTEMPO group were improved,while mitoTEMPO group showed decreased desmin-positive area and increased podocin-positive area(t=6.649,7.686,all P<0.001),and colocalization of LC3 and COX Ⅳ was observed in mitoTEMPO group.In addition,the protein expressions ofLC3 Ⅱ/Ⅰ,PINK1 and Parkin in mitoTEMPO group were increased(t=15.481,20.469,5.801),while IL-1 β,TNF-α,NLRP3,cleaved caspase-l,and p62 protein were decreased(t=3.477~9.681),and the differences were significant(all P<0.001),respectively.Conclusion The mitoTEMPO can be protective against CKD podocyte injury,and the mechanism may be related to the activation of PINK1/parkin pathway-mediated mitochondrial autophagy to inhibit NLRP3 inflammasome.
9.Analysis of the etiological features and clinical characteristics of herpes zoster cases under 20 years old in Beijing City from 2017 to 2021
Jingbin PAN ; Tao ZHOU ; Luodan SUO ; Liyong YUAN ; Yaru QUAN ; Haihong WANG ; Xinghui PENG ; Tao WANG ; Zonglong ZHU ; Yanfei WANG ; Dan ZHAO ; Li LU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;58(3):285-291
Objective:To analyze the etiological features and clinical characteristics of herpes zoster cases under 20 years old in Beijing City from 2017 to 2021.Methods:Herpes zoster cases were collected from a surveillance system in Beijing City from December 2017 to April 2021. The cases included individuals under 20 years old from seven sentinel hospitals located in two districts (Miyun District and Changping District). The basic information, the rash date of rash onset and the location and number of lesions were investigated at the first visit to the hospital, and the lesion swab samples were collected for laboratory testing. A telephone follow-up was conducted 21 days after the onset of the rash to investigate the degree of pain, duration of the rash and duration of pain. The individuals who still experienced neuralgia were further investigated for their pain condition at 90 days after the onset of the rash, to discover cases with postherpetic neuralgia. DNA was extracted from the rash fluid, and the ORF62 gene region was amplified and sequenced to obtain the viral sequence. The wild-type strain or chickenpox vaccine strain was identified by using sequence alignment, and the clinical characteristics of cases with different varicella vaccinations were compared.Results:A total of 78 herpes zoster cases under 20 years old were investigated during 2017-2021 in Beijing City, and 61 cases completed the follow-up survey. The age range of 61 cases was 1.83 to 20.54 years with a median age of 17.50 years. There were 36 males (59.02%) and 25 females (40.98%). Among them, there were 29 cases with the chickenpox vaccine immunization history (18 cases with one dose, 5 cases with two doses and 6 cases with unknown doses), 13 cases with no vaccination history and 19 cases with unknown vaccination history. Among the 78 cases, the herpetic fluid samples of 64 cases were positive for VZV, including 62 cases identified as wild-type strains and two cases as vaccine strains. The two vaccine strain cases were both 2-year-old girls who had received one dose of varicella vaccine and developed herpes zoster 3 months and 13 months after vaccination. Among the 29 cases with chickenpox vaccine immunization history, the majority had 10 to 49 lesions, accounting for 58.62% (17 cases). The trunk was the most common site of lesions, accounting for 44.83% (13 cases). About 51.72% (15 cases) reported "no or mild" pain intensity. The median ( Q1, Q3) scores for the worst pain, duration of pain and the time to crusting of lesions in the herpes zoster cases were 3 (1.5, 5) points, 10 (1.5, 12.5) days and 10 (6.5, 13) days, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the constituent ratio of the location of lesions, number of lesions and pain degree among the cases with vaccination history, without vaccination history and with unknown vaccination history ( P>0.05). There was also no statistically significant difference in the distribution of pain score, duration of lesions and duration of pain across the three groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Wild strains are the predominant pathogens in herpes zoster cases under 20 years old in Beijing City during 2017-2021. The varicella vaccination has no significant impact on the clinical manifestations of herpes zoster cases.
10.Relationship between sugar metabolism and acid production and cariogenicity of Prevotella denticola
Yuan SI ; Yanfei SUN ; Xuejiao SONG ; Junli WAN ; Min LI ; Fang YANG
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2024;40(6):753-758
Objective:To explore the potential relationship between sugar metabolism,acid production and cariogenicity of Prevotella denticola.Methods:Morphological features of Prevotella denticola were observed and respectively cultured under incubation conditions with and without sugar and at different pH values.The growth characteristics of Prevotella denticola were detected by UV-Vis spectro-photometer and pH meter,the organic acid content in the culture supernatants of the cultures was detected by HPLC.Dentin slices were divided into control group,phosphoric acid group and the Prevotella denticola group and cultured in the corresponding mediu for 1 and 2 weeks respectively,the degree of demineralization of the samples was examined SEM and VHM.Results:Prevotella denticola fermen-ted sucrose and glucose,produced acids with its final pH values as low as 4.7,Succinic acid and acetic acid were its main metabolites.Prevotella denticola was moderately acid-tolerant.Furthermore,Prevotella denticola was able to cause dentin demineralization,and the Vickers hardness value of dentin samples in the Prevotella denticola group was significantly decreased compared with the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The cariogenic capacity of Prevotella denticola may be related to its sugar metabolism and acid production.

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