The study examines the incidence of seven respiratory infectious diseases (RIDs) in mainland China from 2017 to 2021 to improve public health strategies.
A total of 11,963,886 cases were reported, with seasonal influenza having the highest average incidence rate, and males showed higher rates across all diseases.
Notably, tuberculosis rates were highest among farmers and those over 65, while other RIDs affected mostly children; incidences of PTB and measles declined, whereas the other RIDs peaked in 2019.
The study investigates the genotyping features of human fecal strains and the link between antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and multidrug resistance (MDR) in a Beijing district known for high rates of infectious diarrhea.
Over three years, researchers isolated 94 strains from fecal samples, assessing antibiotic susceptibility and analyzing genetic data through whole-genome sequencing.
Findings showed a high prevalence of MDR among the isolates, with similar rates in both diarrheal and healthy individuals, and the study suggests ongoing monitoring of ARGs and MDR is necessary for improving predictions and understanding the transmission of resistance genes.
Respiratory infectious diseases (RID) pose significant public health threats, and effective infection control (IC) is crucial for managing their spread.
A review of literature since 2018 highlighted achievements, problems, and challenges in IC across various levels of medical institutions in China, showing inconsistent efforts in different regions.
Recommendations include better application of existing IC tools, the development of advanced technology for new IC products, and the establishment of a digital platform for monitoring and managing infections to enhance IC measures.
The study investigates how globalization and increased international travel contribute to the importation of respiratory infectious diseases (RIDs) in China, using data from 2014 to 2018.
It found that over 31,000 cases of imported RIDs were reported during this period, mostly comprised of influenza, with a notable increase in incidence rates over the years.
The findings highlight the need for enhanced surveillance and high-tech methods to detect and prevent the spread of imported RIDs to safeguard public health in China.
An 82-year-old patient presented with severe gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms, including nausea and coffee-ground emesis, leading to a blood transfusion and further complications.
After various tests, including endoscopy and CT angiography, the medical team discovered active bleeding from a diverticulum in the duodenum.
The condition was managed through a surgical procedure that involved ligation of blood vessels and diverticulectomy, highlighting the importance of enteroscopy in diagnosing upper small intestinal diseases.