Three Outbreak-causing Neisseria meningitidis Serogroup C Clones,Brazil

During 2003–2012, 8 clusters of meningococcal disease were identified in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil, all caused by serogroup C Neisseria meningitidis. The isolates were assigned to 3 clonal complexes (cc): cc11, cc32, and cc103. These hyperinvasive disease lineages were associated with endemic disease, outbreaks, and high case-fatality rates.     

Surveillance of patients with gastric precancerous conditions

Intestinal-type gastric adenocarcinoma arises from a multistep process starting with Helicobacter pylori infection followed by gastric atrophy, gastric intestinal metaplasia and dysplasia.Indeed, patients with gastric precancerous conditions or lesions (GPC) are at increased risk to develop gastric cancer even in regions with low incidence. Thus, the identification and surveillance of a high risk subgroup could lead to the diagnosis of cancer at early stage and improve survival. However, both endoscopic and histological accuracy and interobserver agreement in the diagnosis of GPC are still far from optimal. Also, there are conceptual differences between the West and the East in the diagnosis and surveillance of patients. In the former, multiple gastric biopsies are still recommended but Eastern gastroenterologists select patients to surveillance according to the results of endoscopy or serology.In this literature review we describe the cascade of GPC and we highlight the differences between eastern and western clinical practice.     

Postmarketing safety evaluation: depside salt injection made from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae)

ObjectiveTo systematically examine the postmarketing safety of depside salt injection made from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), identify the potential risk factors, and ensure its clinical safety.MethodsWe examined a comprehensive series of studies on the production process, quality standards, pharmacology, population pharmacokinetics, and safety evaluation of depside salt injection made from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae). Data from I-IV clinical drug trials, hospital information systems (HIS), and spontaneous reporting systems (SRS) were also analyzed.ResultsThe effective components of salvianolic acid salt content reached almost 100%, and the magnesium lithospermate B content reached more than 80%. The median lethal dose (LD50) calculated by the Bliss method was 1.49 g/kg, with 95% confidence intervals of 1.29–1.72 g/kg. Long-term tests on Beagle dogs indicated that doses of less than 80 mg/kg were safe and doses of 320 mg/kg were toxic. Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) included digestive disorders; drug-induced erythrocyte deformation in lung, liver, spleen, kidney, bone marrow, intestinal mucosa, lymph nodes, and other tissues; megakaryocytes in lung, liver, and spleen resulting from mild hemolysis; and mild hyperplasia in bone marrow hematopoietic tissue. Other studies indicated no irritative effect of the injection on local tissues and blood vessels, and no allergic reactions, erythrocyte coagulation, or hemolysis. SRS data showed that the most common ADRs were headache, head distention, dizziness, facial flushing, skin itching, thrombocytopenia, and the reversibility of elevated Aspartate transaminase. HIS data indicated no damage to renal function from using depside salt injection made from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) at a dosage higher than the recommended dose.ConclusionThis study analyzes the clinical characteristics of ADRs from depside salt injection made from Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae), and discusses the factors influencing such reactions. It provides scientific reference and recommendations for clinically safe medication of the Danshen injection.     

新疆生产建设兵团第十师羊小反刍兽疫抗体监测与评价

为了评估新疆生产建设兵团第十师北屯市(以下简称师市)羊群小反刍兽疫强制免疫效果,应用酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)对2017-2020年全师8个农牧团场采集的4 010份血清进行小反刍兽疫抗体检测,并按单位、年份、类别对检测结果进行了统计分析。结果表明,2018-2020年全师8个农牧团场小反刍兽疫血清抗体平均合格率为84.69%(3 396/4 010),均符合国家农业农村部相关规定,高于平均值的三家单位是E 87.22%(157/180)、G 86.45%(268/310)、H 88.67%(798/900),合格率最低的是D 76.11%(137/180);养殖合作社的抗体合格率为84.81%(1 340/1 580),养殖大户为84.65%(2 057/2 430)均接近于平均合格率,两者差异不显著(P>0.05)。总体来看,师市羊群小反刍兽疫免疫效果较好,为确保师市辖区内重大动物疫病免疫无疫提供技术保障。     

A Pilot Study for Targeted Surveillance of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy in Nigeria

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), popularly known as ‘mad cow disease’, led to an epidemic in Europe that peaked in the mid‐1990s. Its impact on developing countries, such as Nigeria, has not been fully established as information on livestock and surveillance has eluded those in charge of this task. The BSE risk to Nigeria’s cattle population currently remains undetermined, which has resulted in international trade restrictions on commodities from the cattle population. This is mainly because of a lack of updated BSE risk assessments and disease surveillance data. To evaluate the feasibility of BSE surveillance in Nigeria, we carried out a pilot study targeting cattle that were presented for emergency or casualty slaughter. In total, 1551 cattle of local breeds, aged 24 months and above were clinically examined. Ataxia, recumbency and other neurological signs were topmost on our list of criteria. A total of 96 cattle, which correspond to 6.2%, presented clinical signs that supported a suspect of BSE. The caudal brainstem tissues of these animals were collected post‐mortem and analysed for the disease‐specific form of the prion protein using a rapid test approved by the International Animal Health Organization (OIE). None of the samples were positive for BSE. Although our findings do not exclude the presence of BSE in Nigeria, they do demonstrate that targeted sampling of clinically suspected cases of BSE is feasible in developing countries. In addition, these findings point to the possibility of implementing clinical monitoring schemes for BSE and potentially other diseases with grave economic and public health consequences.     

Transition in the Cause of Fever from Malaria to Dengue,Northwestern Ecuador, 1990–2011

In tropical areas, the predominant cause of fever has historically been malaria. However by 2011, among febrile patients in northwestern Ecuador, dengue was identified in 42% and malaria in none. This finding suggests a transition in the cause of fever from malaria to other illnesses, such as dengue.     

冠脉搭桥病人的术后监护体会

目的:探讨冠状动脉搭桥术后监护。方法:回顾性分析55例冠状动脉搭桥患者术后监护资料。结果:55例患者中,2例死亡,病死率3.6%;8例出现并发症,发生率14.55%。结论:冠状动脉搭桥术后加强循环系统、呼吸系统等监护措施,加强基础护理,可降低并发症,提高手术治愈率。