Epidemiological Survey on Echinococcosis in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China.

Background: According to the latest data, the detection rate of echinococcus in Hoboksar Mongol Autonomous County was 3.7%. The objective of this study is to further investigate the epidemiology of echinococcosis in Ho-boksar Mongol Autonomous County of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China and provide the scientific evidence for preventive and control measures.

High Expression of Tim-3 in Alveolar Echinococcosis Mediates Depletion of CD8 T Cell Function.

Objective: CD8 T cells can participate in immune action by secreting various cytokines, which have a killing effect on certain viruses, tumor cells, and other antigenic substances. However, in studies such as chronic viral infections and some parasitic infections, CD8 T lymphocyte showed functional depletion, and its immune dysfunction was an important reason for the persistence of infection. Tim-3 has been shown to be a negative regulator of CD8 T cell function, causing depletion of CD8 T cells in cancer and chronic infection.

The diagnostic value of serum C-reactive protein, procalcitonin, interleukin-6 and lactate dehydrogenase in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.

Objective: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease with rapid progression. In severe cases, it can cause systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), multiple organ failure (POF) and even death. The study aimed to investigate the diagnostic value of C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) in patients with severe AP.