[Application of detecting mannose-binding lectins in pulmonary aspergillosis in rats].

Objective: To explore the effects of mannose-binding lectins (MBL) in pulmonary aspergillosis.

Methods: A total of 96 adult Wistar rats were randomly divided into 3 groups of aspergillus fumigatus (A.fumigatus) pulmonary, colonization and normal (n = 32 each).

Multi-slice computed tomography 5-minute delayed scan is superior to immediate scan after contrast media application in characterization of intracranial tuberculosis.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether the diagnosis of intracranial tuberculosis (TB) can be improved when multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) scans are taken with a 5-min delay after contrast media application.

Material And Methods: Pre- and post-contrast CT scans of the head were obtained from 30 patients using a 16-slice spiral CT. Dual-phase acquisition was performed immediately and 5 min after contrast agent injection.

Characteristics and risk factor analysis of 410 cases of tracheobronchial tuberculosis.

The present study analyzed the characteristics and risk factors associated with tracheobronchial tuberculosis (TBTB) in 410 patients with TBTB. Retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical features, bronchoscopy performance, bacteriological examination, imaging and treatment of 410 patients who were diagnosed with TBTB using bronchoscopy. Among the 410 patients, 10 patients underwent chest X-ray which revealed two cases of atelectasis, eight cases of patch or spot shadows, three cases of cavity, one case of nodule and one case with no abnormalities.

[Application of detecting bronchoalveolar lavage fluid Aspergillus galactomannan antigen in the diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis].

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the utility of detecting bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) Aspergillus galactomannan antigen (GM) in the diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis.

Methods: From August 2008 to April 2012, 121 patients suspected of pulmonary aspergillosis were recruited and classified into pulmonary aspergillosis group (n = 57) and non-pulmonary disease group (n = 64) according to the 2008 diagnostic criteria and classification of European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer/National Institute of Mycoses Study Group(EORTC/MSG). The absorbency (A) and I value of GM in the patients' serum and BALF were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA).

Screening of patients with tuberculosis for diabetes mellitus in China.

Objective: There is a high burden of both diabetes (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) in China, and this study aimed to assess feasibility and results of screening patients with TB for DM within the routine healthcare setting of six health facilities.

Method: Agreement on how to screen, monitor and record was reached in May 2011 at a stakeholders' meeting, and training was carried out for staff in the six facilities in July 2011. Implementation started in September 2011, and we report on 7 months of activities up to 31 March 2012.

Serum trace element levels in tuberculous pleurisy.

In this study, copper, zinc, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and iron were measured by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrophotometry in patients with tuberculous (TB) pleurisy (n = 24) and in the control group (n = 20). Selenium, magnesium, and zinc were found to be significantly lower in TB pleurisy cases than those in the control group (p < 0.01, p < 0.

Diagnostic associations between pleural and pulmonary tuberculosis.

Objective: To evaluate diagnostic differences and associations between pleural tuberculosis (PLTB), and pulmonary tuberculosis alone (PTB), as well as, pleural and pulmonary co-infection (PLPTB) and PTB.

Methods: Data from a 6-year, population-based study in Houston, Texas, were analyzed by logistic regression modeling. Study personnel interviewed 2226 tuberculosis cases for TB risk assessment and reviewed medical records.