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Objective To learn the prevalence of infection of human and animals severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome bunyavirus(SFTSV)in Yantai,Shandong province,and to analyze the pathogenic features of SFTSV as well as its relationship between human and animal hosts. Methods From April to November in 2011,3 576 serum samples were collected from domesticated animals,including sheep,cattle,pigs,dogs,chickens,in Laizhou and Penglai areas where fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome frequently occured among local residents. Total SFTSV antibodies and virus-specific nucleic acids of the serum were tested by ELISA and Real time RT-PCR,respectively. SFTSV infection on each animal was observed in different months. 2 590 human serum samples were also collected in Laizhou and Penglai areas,with IgG antibodies tested by ELISA. Virus was isolated with Vero cells from the serum which SFTSV viral nucleic acids were positive. S fragments were amplified by RT-PCR and sequenced,with homology analysis conducted on these sequences. Results The overall positive rate of serum samples from animals on the total SFTSV antibodies was 40.24%(1 439/3 576)while the positive rate for specific nucleic acids was 4.56%(163/3 576). The positive rates for SFTSV antibodies were 62.78%,52.97%,45.56%,28.73%,1.45%and the positive rates for specific nucleic acids were 5.72%,4.63%,3.02%,5.25%and 3.73%,in sheep,cattle,chickens,dogs, pigs,respectively. The antigens/antibodies for SFTSV in animals changed seasonally. The overall positive rate for SFTSV IgG antibody from 2 590 human samples was 5.41%. Thirteen virus strains were isolated from these serum samples(10 strains from human and 3 strains from animals). The nucleotide homology of 13S fragments’sequences ranged from 95.23%to 100.00%and the nucleotide homology with the isolates from other provinces were between 94.72%and 99.13%. The homology was considered to be high. Conclusion High prevalence of SFTSV infections occured both in human and domestic animals in Yantai city. The nucleotide sequences of SFTSV were highly homologous among human and domestic animals. The findings suggested that domesticated animals might serve as SFTSV proliferation and the hosts for transmission thus should be attached great importance.
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Objective To learn the prevalence of infection of human and animals severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome bunyavirus(SFTSV)in Yantai,Shandong province,and to analyze the pathogenic features of SFTSV as well as its relationship between human and animal hosts. Methods From April to November in 2011,3 576 serum samples were collected from domesticated animals,including sheep,cattle,pigs,dogs,chickens,in Laizhou and Penglai areas where fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome frequently occured among local residents. Total SFTSV antibodies and virus-specific nucleic acids of the serum were tested by ELISA and Real time RT-PCR,respectively. SFTSV infection on each animal was observed in different months. 2 590 human serum samples were also collected in Laizhou and Penglai areas,with IgG antibodies tested by ELISA. Virus was isolated with Vero cells from the serum which SFTSV viral nucleic acids were positive. S fragments were amplified by RT-PCR and sequenced,with homology analysis conducted on these sequences. Results The overall positive rate of serum samples from animals on the total SFTSV antibodies was 40.24%(1 439/3 576)while the positive rate for specific nucleic acids was 4.56%(163/3 576). The positive rates for SFTSV antibodies were 62.78%,52.97%,45.56%,28.73%,1.45%and the positive rates for specific nucleic acids were 5.72%,4.63%,3.02%,5.25%and 3.73%,in sheep,cattle,chickens,dogs, pigs,respectively. The antigens/antibodies for SFTSV in animals changed seasonally. The overall positive rate for SFTSV IgG antibody from 2 590 human samples was 5.41%. Thirteen virus strains were isolated from these serum samples(10 strains from human and 3 strains from animals). The nucleotide homology of 13S fragments’sequences ranged from 95.23%to 100.00%and the nucleotide homology with the isolates from other provinces were between 94.72%and 99.13%. The homology was considered to be high. Conclusion High prevalence of SFTSV infections occured both in human and domestic animals in Yantai city. The nucleotide sequences of SFTSV were highly homologous among human and domestic animals. The findings suggested that domesticated animals might serve as SFTSV proliferation and the hosts for transmission thus should be attached great importance.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To learn the prevalence of infection of human and animals severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome bunyavirus (SFTSV) in Yantai, Shandong province, and to analyze the pathogenic features of SFTSV as well as its relationship between human and animal hosts.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From April to November in 2011, 3 576 serum samples were collected from domesticated animals, including sheep, cattle, pigs, dogs, chickens, in Laizhou and Penglai areas where fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome frequently occurred among local residents. Total SFTSV antibodies and virus-specific nucleic acids of the serum were tested by ELISA and Real time RT-PCR, respectively. SFTSV infection on each animal was observed in different months. 2 590 human serum samples were also collected in Laizhou and Penglai areas, with IgG antibodies tested by ELISA. Virus was isolated with Vero cells from the serum which SFTSV viral nucleic acids were positive. S fragments were amplified by RT-PCR and sequenced, with homology analysis conducted on these sequences.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The overall positive rate of serum samples from animals on the total SFTSV antibodies was 40.24% (1 439/3 576) while the positive rate for specific nucleic acids was 4.56% (163/3 576). The positive rates for SFTSV antibodies were 62.78%, 52.97%, 45.56%, 28.73%, 1.45% and the positive rates for specific nucleic acids were 5.72%, 4.63%, 3.02%, 5.25% and 3.73%, in sheep, cattle, chickens, dogs, pigs, respectively. The antigens/antibodies for SFTSV in animals changed seasonally. The overall positive rate for SFTSV IgG antibody from 2 590 human samples was 5.41%. Thirteen virus strains were isolated from these serum samples (10 strains from human and 3 strains from animals). The nucleotide homology of 13S fragments' sequences ranged from 95.23% to 100.00% and the nucleotide homology with the isolates from other provinces were between 94.72% and 99.13%. The homology was considered to be high.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>High prevalence of SFTSV infections occurred both in human and domestic animals in Yantai city. The nucleotide sequences of SFTSV were highly homologous among human and domestic animals. The findings suggested that domesticated animals might serve as SFTSV proliferation and the hosts for transmission thus should be attached great importance.</p>
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Animals , Humans , Antibodies, Viral , Blood , Bunyaviridae Infections , Epidemiology , China , Epidemiology , Prevalence , RNA, Viral , Blood , Sequence Analysis, RNAABSTRACT
Objective To observe the effects and safety of ZhengYuanShengBai powder combined with chemotherapy treating breast cancer in advanced stage. Methods 90 patients with breast cancer in advanced stage hospitalized from Oct. 2005 to Oct. 2007 were randomly recruited into a treatment group (50 cases) and a control group (40 cases). Both groups were treated with vinorelbine and priarubicin for two courses of treatment. The treatment group was additionally administrated with ZhengYuanShengBai powder for treatment. Blood sample was drew at the first and last day of chemotherapy to examine the hemogram and liver and renal function. Results There was no obvious difference between the two group in terms of short period effects. While the quality of life and toxic reaction in the treatment group were obvious better than the control group. Conclusion ZhengYuanShengBai powder can improve the quality of life and reduce side effects of chemotherapy in patients of advanced breast cancer.