沙眼衣原体隐匿质粒编码蛋白的表达及其相互作用

目的 分析沙眼衣原体隐匿质粒编码蛋白的相互作用.方法 采用基因克隆的方法将沙眼衣原体质粒基因pgp1～4及pgp8分别克隆到pRAC和pRBR上,通过转录激活细菌双杂交系统分析蛋白相互作用.结果 Western blot结果显示Pgp1、Pgp3与大肠杆菌RpoA氨基末端功能区(α-NTD)融合蛋白及Pgp1、Pgp3、Pgp4与DNA结合蛋白λCI融合蛋白,能在大肠杆菌中表达.在报告菌株中,共表达与α-NTD融合的Pgp3蛋白(α-Pgp3)及与λCI融合的Pgp3蛋白(CI-Pgp3),导致报告基因产物β-半乳糖苷酶的活性升高.而余无明显变化.结论 pgp3编码的Pgp3能与自身相互作用.     

Serum IgG and IgA antibodies to Chlamydia pneumoniae and severity of emphysema

OBJECTIVE: Chronic Chlamydia pneumoniae infection has been identified serologically in patients with COPD. The aim of this study was to examine whether the severity of emphysema is related to elevated antibody titres against C. pneumoniae. METHODOLOGY: We measured antibody titres against C. pneumoniae using ELISA, and assessed the severity of emphysema by the percentage of low attenuation area (%LAA) using high resolution (HR) CT in patients with COPD and in non-smoking control subjects. RESULTS: The mean %LAA was 2.2% in non-smoking controls (n = 28) and 13.3% in COPD patients (n = 94). COPD patients with a high IgG antibody index to C. pneumoniae (> or =2.0, n = 42) had a significantly higher %LAA (16.8%) than those with a low IgG index (<2.0, n = 52) (10.6%, P = 0.01). In addition, COPD patients with a high IgA antibody index (> or =2.0, n = 46) had a significantly higher %LAA (15.9%) than those with a low IgA index (<2.0, n = 48) (10.9%, P = 0.048). COPD patients with a high IgA antibody index also had a significantly lower %DLco than that associated with a low IgA index (68.1% and 80.3%, respectively, P = 0.007). There were no significant differences in age, smoking index or FEV(1)/FVC between these groups. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that high antibody titres against C. pneumoniae are linked with the severity of emphysema on high resolution CT and decreased diffusing capacity to carbon monoxide.     

Identification of lymphogranuloma venereum‐associated Chlamydia trachomatis serovars by fluorescence in situ hybridisation – a proof‐of‐principle analysis

We describe a proof‐of‐principle evaluation of a fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) procedure to identify Chlamydia trachomatis serovars L1–L3, the causative agents of lymphogranuloma venereum, in cell cultures based on newly designed DNA probes. Rapid and easy‐to‐perform FISH could facilitate the diagnosis of lymphogranuloma venereum without nucleic acid amplification or serotyping, but requires broader evaluation studies, for example, in tropical high‐endemicity regions.     

男性淋病患者支原体、衣原体检测及分析

目的：探讨淋病患者人型支原体(Mh)、解脲支原体(Uu)、衣原体(CT)感染的情况。方法对206例淋病患者行Mh、Uu及CT检测,Mh、Uu用培养法,CT用乳胶法。结果淋病患者Mh、UU、CT阳性率较健康者Mh、UU、CT阳性率明显增高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论淋病患者Mh、Uu和CT感染的机会高,淋病患者有必要常规做Mh、Uu和CT检测。     

Seroprevalence and risk factors of Chlamydia infection in dogs in Southwestern China

Chlamydia spp. are obligate intracellular bacteria distributed globally, known to cause various forms of diseases in animals and humans. To date, there is limited information about the seroprevalence of Chlamydia and the risk factors associated with Chlamydia infection in dogs in the world. In the present study, a serological survey was undertaken to examine the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with dog chlamydiosis in Yunnan Province, southwestern China. A total of 591 dogs were sampled, antibodies to Chlamydia were determined by indirect hemagglutination assay (IHA). The overall seroprevalence was estimated at 17.6%. The risk factors associated with seroprevalence were determined by a multivariate logistic regression analysis. Gender and age of dogs were not significant in the logistic regression analysis (P > 0.05) and left out of the final model. Type and geographical origin of dogs were considered as main risk factors associated with Chlamydia infection, stray dogs (31.37%) were more than 16 times (OR = 16.167, 95% CI = 6.283–41.599, P < 0.01) at risk of acquiring the infection compared to the police dogs (7.62%), while pet dogs (14.41%) had a 3 times (OR = 2.968, 95% CI = 1.349–6.529, P = 0.007) higher risk. Positive dogs were found in 5 districts of Yunnan Province with prevalence ranging from 2.56% to 31.67% except Diqing (0/56). Dogs in Kunming (20.21%) had a 9 times higher risk of being seropositive compared to dogs in Lijiang (2.56%) (OR = 9.057, 95% CI = 1.211–67.714, P = 0.032), although no regional differences were found in other 4 administrative divisions compared to Lijiang (P > 0.05). Our study revealed a widespread and high prevalence of Chlamydia infection in dogs in Yunnan Province, southwestern China, with higher exposure risk in stray dogs and distinct geographical distribution. These findings suggest the potential importance of dogs in the transmission of zoonotic Chlamydia infection, and thus Chlamydia should be taken into consideration in diagnosing dog diseases.     

解脲支原体、沙眼衣原体感染与男性不育关系病例对照的Meta分析

目的采用Meta分析的方法探讨解脲支原体、沙眼衣原体感染与男性不育的关系.方法采用计算机检索和手工检索相结合的方法,检索2011年12月以前的PUBMED, EMBASE,Cochrane图书馆,CNKI,CBMdisc等国内外数据库,查找解脲支原体、沙眼衣原体感染与男性不育关系的病例对照研究.由两位研究者按照纳入与排除标准进行资料提取和质量评价后,采用RevMan 5.0软件对各研究进行数据合并与分析.结果(1)共纳入5个符合要求的病例对照研究,共包括1068例患者;(2)对所纳入的研究进行质量评分,结果质量均4分.(3)单纯解脲支原体感染OR合并值为3.29[95%CI(2.24,4.82),P<0.00001],两组差别有统计学意义;(4)单纯沙眼衣原体感染OR合并值为3.43[95%CI(1.92,6.14),P<0.0001],两组差别有统计学意义;(5)解脲支原体合并沙眼衣原体感染OR合并值为4.64[95%CI(1.90,11.37),P=0.0008],两组差别有统计学意义;结论无论是解脲支原体感染,还是沙眼衣原体感染都是影响男性不育的显著危险因素,而当两者合并感染时更易导致男性不育.由于纳入的研究存在选择性偏倚和发表性偏倚的可能性.期待更多进行高质量的相关对照试验,以提供坚实、可靠的证据.     

社区获得性肺炎患者联合监测肺炎支原体与肺炎衣原体的临床意义

目的 探讨联合监测肺炎支原体(Mp)和肺炎衣原体(Cp)对社区获得性肺炎(CAP)患者的临床意义.方法 选取2012年2月至2014年10月我院收治的CAP患者1 580例,监测患者咽拭子标本中Mp、Cp,培养并鉴定其主要病原菌,比较不同抗感染方案的疗效.结果 CAP病原体以Mp (30.0%)、肺炎链球菌(15.9%)、流感嗜血杆菌(12.9%)、Cp (10.1%)比例最高,且同时合并2种病原体感染者较为多见(10.1%);治疗中β-内酰胺类药物使用频率最高(76.71%);β-内酰胺类联合大环内酯类或联合氟喹诺酮类药物对CAP治愈率(66.72%)显著高于单独应用β-内酰胺类药物治疗(56.73%,P<0.01);单用β-内酰胺类药物治疗与应用β-内酰胺类联合氟喹诺酮类(65.4%)或大环内酯类药物(68.5%)对单纯Mp或Cp感染CAP治愈率比较差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05),而在细菌合并Mp或Cp感染时,联合用药治愈率(69.7%)明显高于单用β-内酰胺类药物(44.4%),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05).结论 CAP患者感染Mp与Cp较多见,β-内酰胺类药物是常用治疗药物,β-内酰胺类联合大环内酯类或氟喹诺酮类药物可提高患者治愈率,Mp与Cp联合检测对于敏感抗生素的选择及疗效的提高具有重要临床意义.     

女性生殖道支原体及衣原体感染对妊娠的影响

目的：探讨女性生殖道支原体及衣原体感染对妊娠的影响。方法选择2012年7月至2015年7月处于妊娠期发生衣原体及支原体感染的202例产妇,将其作为感染组,其中120例为治疗组,其余82例为未治疗组,另外选取同时间段内于我院进行产检的未发生生殖道感染的185例孕妇作为对照组。比较对照组与感染组孕产妇、围产儿合并症发生情况;治疗组与未治疗组孕产妇、围产儿合并症发生情况。结果感染组出现流产、早产、宫内生长受限、未足月胎膜早破、死胎死产、产褥病、低体重儿及新生儿肺炎发生率均显著高于对照组(P＜0.05);治疗组流产、早产、宫内生长受限、未足月胎膜早破、死胎死产、产褥病、低体重儿及新生儿肺炎发生率均显著低于未治疗组(P＜0.05)。结论女性生殖道支原体及衣原体感染对妊娠结局产生不良影响,应注意加强产前检查,及时治疗,改善妊娠结局。     

Antichlamydial antibodies and citric acid in patients with chronic prostatitis

Introduction The aim of the study was to evaluate the correlation between the presence of anti-C. trachomatis (C.t.) antibodies in serum and expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) and the concentration of citric acid in patients with chronic prostatitis. Materials and Methods The study involved 34 men with chronic prostatitis. The leukocyte count, presence of anti-C.t. antibodies (IgA, IgG), and citric acid concentration were determined in the EPS. The serum was examined for IgM, IgA, and IgG anti-C.t. antibodies. Specific antibodies were determined using the EIA method. The concentration of citric acid was measured using the ultraviolet method. Results Inflammation of the prostate ( ≥ 10 PMN) was found in 61.8% of the patients. A reduction in citric acid concentration in the EPS was detected in 58.8% of the men. Specific serum antibodies were detected in 58.8% of the patients, including 23.5% with IgM, 32.4% with IgA, and 44.1% with IgG. In all patients, serum IgM and IgA antibody titers were low, while those of IgG antibodies were strongly positive in 46.7% of the patients. Anti-C.t. antibodies in the EPS were detected in 44.1% of the patients, including 32.4% with IgA and 35.3% with IgG. In contrast to serum, the titers of IgG antibodies in the EPS were low in all the patients, while those of IgA were strongly positive in 54.5% of cases. In patients with positive serological outcomes, 85% had reduced concentrations of citric acid. Conclusions The occurrence of anti-C.t. antibodies is usually accompanied by a decrease in the concentration of citric acid in the prostatic secretion.     

A patient with seminal vesiculitis prior to acute chlamydial epididymitis

This is the first report of a case of seminal vesiculitis prior to acute chlamydial epididymitis. At the first visit to the clinic, the patient wished to check whether he had Chlamydia trachomatis in his genital tract, because his wife had been diagnosed as having chlamydial cervicitis. He had no specific symptoms at that time; however, transrectal ultrasonograpy (TRUS) revealed swelling of seminal vesicles, which suggested the presence of seminal vesiculitis. Two days after the first visit, he had high-grade fever and was diagnosed as having acute epididymitis caused by C. trachomatis. We had previously reported that seminal vesiculitis was always complicated with acute epididymitis, so this case could provide important evidence that seminal vesiculitis might precede acute epididymitis. It suggested that acute epididymitis could be affected by seminal vesiculitis via the retrograde transmission route.