To elucidate the genetic characterization and molecular epidemiological features of Echovirus 19 （El9） isolates collected from an outbreak associated with hand, foot and mouth disease （HFMD） in Tai＇an city of Sha...To elucidate the genetic characterization and molecular epidemiological features of Echovirus 19 （El9） isolates collected from an outbreak associated with hand, foot and mouth disease （HFMD） in Tai＇an city of Shandong Province of China from July to September, 2003. Methods Thirty seven Echovirus 19 isolates were isolated from stool specimens and throat swabs collected during the outbreak, then major capsid （VP1） genomic sequence was determined, and phylogenetic tree was done based on the VP1 sequences among these 37 and other El9 viruses deposited in the Genbank. Also a representative strain named CHN-SD03-TN12 was selected for sequencing of 5′-untranslated regions （5′-UTR）. Results The identity rate was about 98.9%-100% among all these 37 El9 viruses. The genetic relationships between these 37 El9 isolates and other strains reported were also depicted. The identity rate was about 78.4%-78.9% compared with El9 reference strain Burke. The substitutions in the sequence of 5′-UTR resulted in changes in the conjectural properties of 5′-UTR of El9 viruses. Condusion The genetic features of El9 viruses isolated during the outbreak in Shandong Province in 2003 may be associated with a genetic and antigenic drift that changes the virulence of the Shandong isolates, but the molecular changes in Shandong El9 viruses contributing to their phenotype remain to be further illuminated. However, the sequences described in this paper substantiate the changes taken place in capsid VPI and 5′UTR regions. These substitutions may contribute to their tropism and virulence, and play a significant role in pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease.展开更多
Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease that usually affects children less than 5 years of age.HFMD is caused by human enteroviruses(HEVs).HEVs,members of the Enterovirus genus of the Picornavi...Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease that usually affects children less than 5 years of age.HFMD is caused by human enteroviruses(HEVs).HEVs,members of the Enterovirus genus of the Picornaviridae(small RNA virus)family.展开更多
In this manuscript the authors have studied the application value of White blood cell morphology combined with neutrophils alkaline phosphatase staining integral value in treatment of pediatric HFMD combined with infe...In this manuscript the authors have studied the application value of White blood cell morphology combined with neutrophils alkaline phosphatase staining integral value in treatment of pediatric HFMD combined with infection. They showed that comparing the NAP positive rate of HFMD co-infection with the NAP positive rate of other three groups respectively—reference group, HFMD group and anti-infection HFMD group—the t value is 25.7964, 28.2326, 28.3696 and the values of P are 0.0000;Comparing the NAP integral value of HFMD co-infection with the NAP integral value of other three groups respectively, which are reference group, HFMD group and anti-infection HFMD, the t value is 35.8687, 36.2664, 36.1374 and the values of P are 0.0000. They concluded that it is useful to apply WBC morphological examination combined with the positive rate and integral value of NAP staining to diagnose and treatment HFMD.展开更多
Objective:To observe the curative effect of Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan and Kuhuang San combined with interferon on the treatment of HFMD of damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome and its effects on liver function, myoca...Objective:To observe the curative effect of Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan and Kuhuang San combined with interferon on the treatment of HFMD of damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome and its effects on liver function, myocardial enzymes, inflammatory factors and immunoglobulin.Merhods:From June 2018 to November 2018, 74 children with damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome who were diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease have been randomly divided into the observation group (38 cases) and the control group (36 cases).The control group is given conventional Western medicine symptomatic treatment, and sprayed on the oral cavity with IFN- atomized inhalation or IFN- 2b spray. On the basis of the control group, the observation group is given Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan, and Kuhuangsan for washing body. 7 d is a course of treatment. The recurrence time of the two groups, the time of rash regression and the efficacy of the children have been observed. The changes of liver function, myocardial zymogram, inflammatory factors and immunoglobulin are compared before and after treatment.Results: The efficacy of the observation group was 92.1% higher than that of the control group (83.3%), and the difference was statistically significant. The time required for the body temperature of the observation group (2.64±0.57) d was lower than that of the control group (3.12±0.62) d, and the time required for the rash to resolve was (4.18±0.69) d, which was lower than that of the control group (5.25±0.73) d. Statistically significant. The levels of ALT, AST, CK-MB, IL-4 and IL-6 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group after treatment, the difference was statistically significant. The serum IgA and IgM levels in the observation group were higher than those in the control group after treatment. Conclusion: Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan and Kuhuang San combined with interferon for the treatment of HFMD of damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome have a sound curative effect and it can improve liver function, protect cardiomyocytes, reduce inflammatory factors, and regulate immune function for children.展开更多
Enteroviruses(EVs)belong to the family Picornaviridae and are divided into 15 species:enterovirus A–L and rhinovirus A–C(http://www.picornaviridae.com).EV-C consists of 23 serotypes,including poliovirus 1-3,CVA1,CVA...Enteroviruses(EVs)belong to the family Picornaviridae and are divided into 15 species:enterovirus A–L and rhinovirus A–C(http://www.picornaviridae.com).EV-C consists of 23 serotypes,including poliovirus 1-3,CVA1,CVA11,CVA13,CVA17,CVA19,CVA20,CVA21,CVA22,CVA24,EVC95,EV-C96,EV-C99,EV-C102,EV-C104,EV-C105.展开更多
Dear Editor,Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is one of the most common infectious diseases,particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.In the past two decades,HFMD rises to prominence for its heavy burden,with over one mi...Dear Editor,Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is one of the most common infectious diseases,particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.In the past two decades,HFMD rises to prominence for its heavy burden,with over one million cases reported annually.Before 2013,enterovirus A71(EV-A71)and Coxsackievirus A16(CVA16)were the main pathogens leading to HFMD in the mainland of China(Yang et al.,2017).In recent years,non-EV-A71-non-CVA16 other enteroviruses,such as Coxsackievirus A6(CVA6),Coxsackievirus A10(CVA10)and Coxsackievirus A4(CVA4),were frequently reported and replaced EV-A71 and CVA16 becoming the major causative agents of HFMD(Zhou et al.,2021;Wang et al.,2022).展开更多
Coxsackievirus B3(CVB3)is the pathogen causing hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD),which manifests across a spectrum of clinical severity from mild to severe.However,CVB3-infected mouse models mainly demonstrate viral m...Coxsackievirus B3(CVB3)is the pathogen causing hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD),which manifests across a spectrum of clinical severity from mild to severe.However,CVB3-infected mouse models mainly demonstrate viral myocarditis and pancreatitis,failing to replicate human HFMD symptoms.Although several enteroviruses have been evaluated in Syrian hamsters and rhesus monkeys,there is no comprehensive data on CVB3.In this study,we have first tested the susceptibility of Syrian hamsters to CVB3 infection via different routes.The results showed that Syrian hamsters were successfully infected with CVB3 by intraperitoneal injection or nasal drip,leading to nasopharyngeal colonization,acute severe pathological injury,and typical HFMD symptoms.Notably,the nasal drip group exhibited a longer viral excretion cycle and more severe pathological damage.In the subsequent study,rhesus monkeys infected with CVB3 through nasal drips also presented signs of HFMD symptoms,viral excretion,serum antibody conversion,viral nucleic acids and antigens,and the specific organ damages,particularly in the heart.Surprisingly,there were no significant differences in myocardial enzyme levels,and the clinical symptoms resembled those often associated with common,mild infections.In summary,the study successfully developed severe Syrian hamsters and mild rhesus monkey models for CVB3-induced HFMD.These models could serve as a basis for understanding the disease pathogenesis,conducting pre-trial prevention and evaluation,and implementing post-exposure intervention.展开更多
手足口病(hand,foot,and mouth disease,HFMD)是一种急性传染病,由多种肠道病毒引起,5岁以下儿童普遍易感^([1])。大多数肠道病毒引起的手足口病症状轻微,但肠道病毒A组71型(enterovirus A group 71,EV-A71)具有致病性强、传染性高、嗜...手足口病(hand,foot,and mouth disease,HFMD)是一种急性传染病,由多种肠道病毒引起,5岁以下儿童普遍易感^([1])。大多数肠道病毒引起的手足口病症状轻微,但肠道病毒A组71型(enterovirus A group 71,EV-A71)具有致病性强、传染性高、嗜神经等特点,可致严重甚至致命的神经系统及心肺并发症^([2]),曾在世界各地尤其是亚太地区引起各种规模的反复流行和暴发^([3]),给社会及儿童健康带来极大危害。展开更多
Background:Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease caused by viral infection by a variety of enteroviruses,with coxsackievirus A 10(CA10)having become more prevalent in recent years.Methods:In ...Background:Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease caused by viral infection by a variety of enteroviruses,with coxsackievirus A 10(CA10)having become more prevalent in recent years.Methods:In this study,models of CA10 infection were established in 7-day-old Institute of Cancer Research(ICR)mice by intraperitoneal injection to analyze the pathogenicity of the virus.RNA sequencing analysis was used to screen the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)after CA10 infection.Coxsackievirus A 16(CA16)and enterovirus 71(EV71)infections were also compared with CA10.Results:After CA10 virus infection,the mice showed paralysis of the hind limbs at 3 days post infection and weight loss at 5 days post infection.We observed viral replication in various tissues and severe inflammatory cell infiltration in skeletal muscle.The RNA-sequencing analysis showed that the DEGs in blood,muscle,thymus and spleen showed heterogeneity after CA10 infection and the most upregulated DEGs in muscle were enriched in immune-related pathways.Compared with CA16 and EV71 infection,CA10 may have an inhibitory effect on T helper(Th)cell differentiation and cell growth.Additionally,the common DEGs in the three viruses were most enriched in the immune system response,including the Toll-l ike receptor pathway and the nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain(NOD)-l ike pathway.Conclusions:Our findings revealed a group of genes that coordinate in response to CA10 infection,which increases our understanding of the pathological mechanism of HFMD.展开更多
Background: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) remains an important public health problem in China. Many studies on the epidemiological characteristics of HFMD have been reported, but studies in North Sichuan region ...Background: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) remains an important public health problem in China. Many studies on the epidemiological characteristics of HFMD have been reported, but studies in North Sichuan region have been neglected. Methods: HFMD-related enterovirus infected cases were clinically confirmed and underwent real-time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) from May 2018 to October 2023 in Guangyuan Central Hospital. Results: During 2018-2023, other EV (437 cases, 81.08%) was the most predominant serotype followed by CV-A16 (94 cases, 17.44%), EV-A71 (8 cases, 1.48%) was the least predominant serotype. Peak infections occurred in July and October. There were no significant differences in gender, age and serotypes. HFMD was concentrated in children under 47 months of age, with the highest incidence in children aged 12 - 23 months and the highest proportion of other EV infections in the whole age group. COVID-19 did not cause significant changes in gender, age and serotype. Overall, there was a significant increase in the proportion of children aged 12 - 23 months infected with CV-A16, and an increase in the proportion of children aged over 36 months infected with other EVs. Conclusions: The incidence of HFMD caused by EV-A71 has decreased significantly, and other EVs have become the main pathogens of HFMD in North Sichuan region in recent years. In the prevention and control of CV-A16, more attention should be paid to children aged 12 - 23 months and the dominant serotype should be closely monitored. Our study highlights the importance of developing of new diagnostic reagents and vaccines for the prevention and control of enterovirus infection. This study for the first time provides insights into district interventions to local conditions.展开更多
Objective:To explore which pattern recognition receptors(PRRs)play a key role in the development of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)by analyzing PRR-associated genes.Methods:We conducted a comparative analysis of PRR...Objective:To explore which pattern recognition receptors(PRRs)play a key role in the development of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)by analyzing PRR-associated genes.Methods:We conducted a comparative analysis of PRR-associated gene expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)infected with enterovirus 71(EV-A71)which were derived from patients with HFMD of different severities and at different stages.A total of 30 PRR-associated genes were identified as significantly upregulated both over time and across different EV-A71 isolates.Subsequently,ELISA was employed to quantify the expression of the six most prominent genes among these 30 identified genes,specifically,BST2,IRF7,IFI16,TRIM21,MX1,and DDX58.Results:Compared with those at the recovery stage,the expression levels of BST2(P=0.027),IFI16(P=0.016),MX1(P=0.046)and DDX58(P=0.008)in the acute stage of infection were significantly upregulated,while no significant difference in the expression levels of IRF7(P=0.495)and TRIM21(P=0.071)was found between different stages of the disease.The expression levels of BST2,IRF7,IFI16 and MX1 were significantly higher in children infected with single pathogen than those infected with mixed pathogens,and BST2,IRF7,IFI16 and MX1 expression levels were significantly lower in coxsackie B virus(COXB)positive patients than the negative patients.Expression levels of one or more of BST2,IRF7,IFI16,TRIM21,MX1 and DDX58 genes were correlated with PCT levels,various white blood cell counts,and serum antibody levels that reflect disease course of HFMD.Aspartate aminotransferase was correlated with BST2,MX1 and DDX58 expression levels.Conclusions:PRR-associated genes likely initiate the immune response in patients at the acute stage of HFMD.展开更多
基金This work was supported by Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Ministry of Health,China.
文摘To elucidate the genetic characterization and molecular epidemiological features of Echovirus 19 （El9） isolates collected from an outbreak associated with hand, foot and mouth disease （HFMD） in Tai＇an city of Shandong Province of China from July to September, 2003. Methods Thirty seven Echovirus 19 isolates were isolated from stool specimens and throat swabs collected during the outbreak, then major capsid （VP1） genomic sequence was determined, and phylogenetic tree was done based on the VP1 sequences among these 37 and other El9 viruses deposited in the Genbank. Also a representative strain named CHN-SD03-TN12 was selected for sequencing of 5′-untranslated regions （5′-UTR）. Results The identity rate was about 98.9%-100% among all these 37 El9 viruses. The genetic relationships between these 37 El9 isolates and other strains reported were also depicted. The identity rate was about 78.4%-78.9% compared with El9 reference strain Burke. The substitutions in the sequence of 5′-UTR resulted in changes in the conjectural properties of 5′-UTR of El9 viruses. Condusion The genetic features of El9 viruses isolated during the outbreak in Shandong Province in 2003 may be associated with a genetic and antigenic drift that changes the virulence of the Shandong isolates, but the molecular changes in Shandong El9 viruses contributing to their phenotype remain to be further illuminated. However, the sequences described in this paper substantiate the changes taken place in capsid VPI and 5′UTR regions. These substitutions may contribute to their tropism and virulence, and play a significant role in pathogenesis and clinical manifestations of the disease.
基金supported by the Chinese National Science and Technology Major Project [2017ZX10104001]Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation [NO.2016J01350]the Department of Science and Technology,Fujian Province [NO.2016Y0011]
文摘Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease that usually affects children less than 5 years of age.HFMD is caused by human enteroviruses(HEVs).HEVs,members of the Enterovirus genus of the Picornaviridae(small RNA virus)family.
文摘In this manuscript the authors have studied the application value of White blood cell morphology combined with neutrophils alkaline phosphatase staining integral value in treatment of pediatric HFMD combined with infection. They showed that comparing the NAP positive rate of HFMD co-infection with the NAP positive rate of other three groups respectively—reference group, HFMD group and anti-infection HFMD group—the t value is 25.7964, 28.2326, 28.3696 and the values of P are 0.0000;Comparing the NAP integral value of HFMD co-infection with the NAP integral value of other three groups respectively, which are reference group, HFMD group and anti-infection HFMD, the t value is 35.8687, 36.2664, 36.1374 and the values of P are 0.0000. They concluded that it is useful to apply WBC morphological examination combined with the positive rate and integral value of NAP staining to diagnose and treatment HFMD.
文摘Objective:To observe the curative effect of Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan and Kuhuang San combined with interferon on the treatment of HFMD of damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome and its effects on liver function, myocardial enzymes, inflammatory factors and immunoglobulin.Merhods:From June 2018 to November 2018, 74 children with damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome who were diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease have been randomly divided into the observation group (38 cases) and the control group (36 cases).The control group is given conventional Western medicine symptomatic treatment, and sprayed on the oral cavity with IFN- atomized inhalation or IFN- 2b spray. On the basis of the control group, the observation group is given Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan, and Kuhuangsan for washing body. 7 d is a course of treatment. The recurrence time of the two groups, the time of rash regression and the efficacy of the children have been observed. The changes of liver function, myocardial zymogram, inflammatory factors and immunoglobulin are compared before and after treatment.Results: The efficacy of the observation group was 92.1% higher than that of the control group (83.3%), and the difference was statistically significant. The time required for the body temperature of the observation group (2.64±0.57) d was lower than that of the control group (3.12±0.62) d, and the time required for the rash to resolve was (4.18±0.69) d, which was lower than that of the control group (5.25±0.73) d. Statistically significant. The levels of ALT, AST, CK-MB, IL-4 and IL-6 in the observation group were lower than those in the control group after treatment, the difference was statistically significant. The serum IgA and IgM levels in the observation group were higher than those in the control group after treatment. Conclusion: Modified Ganlu Xiaodu Dan and Kuhuang San combined with interferon for the treatment of HFMD of damp-heat accumulation toxin syndrome have a sound curative effect and it can improve liver function, protect cardiomyocytes, reduce inflammatory factors, and regulate immune function for children.
基金supported by the Basic Research Projects of Yunnan Province,China [Grant Number:202002AA100009 and 2017FA006]
文摘Enteroviruses(EVs)belong to the family Picornaviridae and are divided into 15 species:enterovirus A–L and rhinovirus A–C(http://www.picornaviridae.com).EV-C consists of 23 serotypes,including poliovirus 1-3,CVA1,CVA11,CVA13,CVA17,CVA19,CVA20,CVA21,CVA22,CVA24,EVC95,EV-C96,EV-C99,EV-C102,EV-C104,EV-C105.
基金supported by the key research project of Three-Year Initiative Plan for Strengthening Public Health System Construction in Shanghai(Grant no:GWVI-3,GWVI-11.1-09)approved by the Ethics Committees of Shanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention(Ethics Number,2023-44)。
文摘Dear Editor,Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is one of the most common infectious diseases,particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.In the past two decades,HFMD rises to prominence for its heavy burden,with over one million cases reported annually.Before 2013,enterovirus A71(EV-A71)and Coxsackievirus A16(CVA16)were the main pathogens leading to HFMD in the mainland of China(Yang et al.,2017).In recent years,non-EV-A71-non-CVA16 other enteroviruses,such as Coxsackievirus A6(CVA6),Coxsackievirus A10(CVA10)and Coxsackievirus A4(CVA4),were frequently reported and replaced EV-A71 and CVA16 becoming the major causative agents of HFMD(Zhou et al.,2021;Wang et al.,2022).
基金supported by several key projects,the Medical and Health Science and Technology Innovation Project of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CIFMS,2016-I2M-2-001)the National Resource Center for Non-Human Primates,Major Science and Technology Special Projects in Yunnan Province,Kunming Science and Technology Innovation and Service Capacity Enhancement Program Key Projects(2016-2-R-07674)+3 种基金the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS,2018-I2M-3-002 and 2021-I2M-1-024)the National Key R&D Project of China(2021YFF0702804)Peking Union Medical College-Central University Basic Scientific Research Business Fee(Project number.:3332023079)Yunnan Province Applied Basic Research Special Project-General Project(project number:202401CF070048,202301AT070367).
文摘Coxsackievirus B3(CVB3)is the pathogen causing hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD),which manifests across a spectrum of clinical severity from mild to severe.However,CVB3-infected mouse models mainly demonstrate viral myocarditis and pancreatitis,failing to replicate human HFMD symptoms.Although several enteroviruses have been evaluated in Syrian hamsters and rhesus monkeys,there is no comprehensive data on CVB3.In this study,we have first tested the susceptibility of Syrian hamsters to CVB3 infection via different routes.The results showed that Syrian hamsters were successfully infected with CVB3 by intraperitoneal injection or nasal drip,leading to nasopharyngeal colonization,acute severe pathological injury,and typical HFMD symptoms.Notably,the nasal drip group exhibited a longer viral excretion cycle and more severe pathological damage.In the subsequent study,rhesus monkeys infected with CVB3 through nasal drips also presented signs of HFMD symptoms,viral excretion,serum antibody conversion,viral nucleic acids and antigens,and the specific organ damages,particularly in the heart.Surprisingly,there were no significant differences in myocardial enzyme levels,and the clinical symptoms resembled those often associated with common,mild infections.In summary,the study successfully developed severe Syrian hamsters and mild rhesus monkey models for CVB3-induced HFMD.These models could serve as a basis for understanding the disease pathogenesis,conducting pre-trial prevention and evaluation,and implementing post-exposure intervention.
文摘手足口病(hand,foot,and mouth disease,HFMD)是一种急性传染病,由多种肠道病毒引起,5岁以下儿童普遍易感^([1])。大多数肠道病毒引起的手足口病症状轻微,但肠道病毒A组71型(enterovirus A group 71,EV-A71)具有致病性强、传染性高、嗜神经等特点,可致严重甚至致命的神经系统及心肺并发症^([2]),曾在世界各地尤其是亚太地区引起各种规模的反复流行和暴发^([3]),给社会及儿童健康带来极大危害。
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFC2303404)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(CIFMS)grant(2021-1-I2 M-035,2022-I2M-1-020)。
文摘Background:Hand,foot and mouth disease(HFMD)is a common infectious disease caused by viral infection by a variety of enteroviruses,with coxsackievirus A 10(CA10)having become more prevalent in recent years.Methods:In this study,models of CA10 infection were established in 7-day-old Institute of Cancer Research(ICR)mice by intraperitoneal injection to analyze the pathogenicity of the virus.RNA sequencing analysis was used to screen the differentially expressed genes(DEGs)after CA10 infection.Coxsackievirus A 16(CA16)and enterovirus 71(EV71)infections were also compared with CA10.Results:After CA10 virus infection,the mice showed paralysis of the hind limbs at 3 days post infection and weight loss at 5 days post infection.We observed viral replication in various tissues and severe inflammatory cell infiltration in skeletal muscle.The RNA-sequencing analysis showed that the DEGs in blood,muscle,thymus and spleen showed heterogeneity after CA10 infection and the most upregulated DEGs in muscle were enriched in immune-related pathways.Compared with CA16 and EV71 infection,CA10 may have an inhibitory effect on T helper(Th)cell differentiation and cell growth.Additionally,the common DEGs in the three viruses were most enriched in the immune system response,including the Toll-l ike receptor pathway and the nucleotide-binding and oligomerization domain(NOD)-l ike pathway.Conclusions:Our findings revealed a group of genes that coordinate in response to CA10 infection,which increases our understanding of the pathological mechanism of HFMD.
文摘Background: Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) remains an important public health problem in China. Many studies on the epidemiological characteristics of HFMD have been reported, but studies in North Sichuan region have been neglected. Methods: HFMD-related enterovirus infected cases were clinically confirmed and underwent real-time RT-PCR (rRT-PCR) from May 2018 to October 2023 in Guangyuan Central Hospital. Results: During 2018-2023, other EV (437 cases, 81.08%) was the most predominant serotype followed by CV-A16 (94 cases, 17.44%), EV-A71 (8 cases, 1.48%) was the least predominant serotype. Peak infections occurred in July and October. There were no significant differences in gender, age and serotypes. HFMD was concentrated in children under 47 months of age, with the highest incidence in children aged 12 - 23 months and the highest proportion of other EV infections in the whole age group. COVID-19 did not cause significant changes in gender, age and serotype. Overall, there was a significant increase in the proportion of children aged 12 - 23 months infected with CV-A16, and an increase in the proportion of children aged over 36 months infected with other EVs. Conclusions: The incidence of HFMD caused by EV-A71 has decreased significantly, and other EVs have become the main pathogens of HFMD in North Sichuan region in recent years. In the prevention and control of CV-A16, more attention should be paid to children aged 12 - 23 months and the dominant serotype should be closely monitored. Our study highlights the importance of developing of new diagnostic reagents and vaccines for the prevention and control of enterovirus infection. This study for the first time provides insights into district interventions to local conditions.
文摘Objective:To explore which pattern recognition receptors(PRRs)play a key role in the development of hand,foot,and mouth disease(HFMD)by analyzing PRR-associated genes.Methods:We conducted a comparative analysis of PRR-associated gene expression in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)infected with enterovirus 71(EV-A71)which were derived from patients with HFMD of different severities and at different stages.A total of 30 PRR-associated genes were identified as significantly upregulated both over time and across different EV-A71 isolates.Subsequently,ELISA was employed to quantify the expression of the six most prominent genes among these 30 identified genes,specifically,BST2,IRF7,IFI16,TRIM21,MX1,and DDX58.Results:Compared with those at the recovery stage,the expression levels of BST2(P=0.027),IFI16(P=0.016),MX1(P=0.046)and DDX58(P=0.008)in the acute stage of infection were significantly upregulated,while no significant difference in the expression levels of IRF7(P=0.495)and TRIM21(P=0.071)was found between different stages of the disease.The expression levels of BST2,IRF7,IFI16 and MX1 were significantly higher in children infected with single pathogen than those infected with mixed pathogens,and BST2,IRF7,IFI16 and MX1 expression levels were significantly lower in coxsackie B virus(COXB)positive patients than the negative patients.Expression levels of one or more of BST2,IRF7,IFI16,TRIM21,MX1 and DDX58 genes were correlated with PCT levels,various white blood cell counts,and serum antibody levels that reflect disease course of HFMD.Aspartate aminotransferase was correlated with BST2,MX1 and DDX58 expression levels.Conclusions:PRR-associated genes likely initiate the immune response in patients at the acute stage of HFMD.
