Epidemiological characteristics of influenza after COVID-19 pandemic in Zhejiang province, China.

Background: To analyse the epidemiological characteristics and variation trend of influenza in Zhejiang Province from 2018 to 2023, so as to provide reference for the prevention and control of influenza after COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Throat swab samples of influenza-like illness (ILI) cases from 16 local sentinel hospitals were collected every week, and real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used to detect and identify the specific types of influenza viruses. Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyse the surveillance data from sentinel hospitals and network laboratories.

Vaccination, infection, and hybrid immunity: determinants of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody levels and protection in Quzhou, China.

Objectives: To investigate the factors influencing SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody levels and protection in a population that has experienced both vaccination and COVID-19 infections, predominantly caused by the Omicron BA.5.2 and BF.

Association between dyslexia and overweight/obesity among Chinese children: findings from a cross-sectional study.

Background: Extensive studies have consistently reported associations between neurodevelopmental disorders and overweight/obesity. However, limited research addressed the weight status of children with dyslexia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the association between dyslexia and overweight/obesity among Chinese children.

Age-period-cohort analysis of syphilis epidemics in Eastern China, China, 2005-2024.

Background: Syphilis remains one of the serious public health challenges in China and worldwide. This study aims to assess the potential independent risks associated with age, period, and birth cohort for the reported incidence of syphilis in Eastern China.

Methods: Data on all syphilis cases from 2005 to 2024 in Zhejiang Province in Eastern China were collected from the China Information System for Disease Control and Prevention.

Factors Influencing Parents' Intention to Vaccinate Their Daughters Aged 13-15 Years Old Against Human Papillomavirus: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study in China.

Purpose: The vaccination rate of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among females aged 9-14 in China remains suboptimal. The decision for minors to receive the vaccine is closely tied to parental choices. Therefore, it is crucial to enhance parents' willingness to have their daughters vaccinated against HPV.

Description of a fatal case of acute Phytolacca americana poisoning due to leaf ingestion in China.

Background: Phytolacca americana L. (American pokeweed), an alien plant species in China, has become widely distributed in both rural and urban areas. American pokeweed contains toxic substances such as saponins and oxalates, which have led to multiple poisoning incidents in recent years.

Epidemiological analysis of 2,368 pesticide poisoning patients in Quzhou City, China.

Introduction: Pesticides, which are chemical compounds, are mainly utilized to eradicate pests such as insects, rodents, fungi, and unwanted plants (weeds). However, improper application or storage of pesticides can lead to poisoning incidents. In China, many patients tend to abandon treatment and return home when their condition severely deteriorates.

Seroepidemiological survey of the population 10 years after the implementation of the varicella vaccine 2-dose immunization strategy.

Despite the implementation of a two-dose varicella vaccine (VarV) immunization strategy for over a decade in Quzhou, China, outbreaks of varicella continue to be reported in school settings with high vaccination coverage. This cross-sectional study surveyed healthy individuals aged 3 to 20 years across six districts and counties in Quzhou, China. Serum samples were collected to detect varicella-zoster virus (VZV) IgG antibodies and to evaluate the effectiveness of the two-dose VarV immunization strategy.

Association between fish consumption and sleep disorders among Chinese adults: a cross-sectional study.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the potential influence of fish consumption on sleep disorders and their specific dimensions among adults in China.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 904 participants aged 28-95 from Wenling, China. Fish intake was assessed using a Food Frequency Questionnaire containing 10 items.

Plasma proteins and herpes simplex virus infection: a proteome-wide Mendelian randomization study.

Proteomics plays a pivotal role in clinical diagnostics and monitoring. We conducted proteome-wide Mendelian randomization (MR) study to estimate the causal association between plasma proteins and Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Data for 2,923 plasma protein levels were obtained from a large-scale protein quantitative trait loci study involving 54,219 individuals, conducted by the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project.

Analysis on willingness and its influencing factors of influenza vaccination among HCWs in Quzhou in 2022-2023 influenza season.

The aim of this study was to ascertain the current status of healthcare workers' (HCWs) willingness to receive the influenza vaccination and to identify the influencing factors in Quzhou. A self-administered questionnaire was used to investigate the cognition and vaccination intention of in-service HCWs in 10 medical and health institutions in Quzhou from July to September in 2022, and the influencing factors of vaccination intention were analyzed by Logistic regression. A total of 228 questionnaires were returned, with the effective rate of 95.

Neutralizing antibody responses to three XBB protein vaccines in older adults.

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of strong immune defenses against emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. While COVID-19 vaccines containing XBB subvariants have proven effective in neutralizing new SARS-CoV-2 variants, a gap remains in knowledge regarding neutralizing antibody responses in older adults aged >65 years against these newly emerged variants. This study was therefore undertaken to investigate and compare neutralizing antibody responses to three XBB-containing protein-based vaccines (trivalent XBB.

Association between serum iron status and gout: results from the NHANES and Mendelian randomization study.

. Previous observational studies have provided inconsistent evidence for the association between serum iron status and the risk of gout. Moreover, it remains uncertain whether the observed association is causal or due to confounding or reverse causality.

Epidemiological characteristics and prediction model construction of hand, foot and mouth disease in Quzhou City, China, 2005-2023.

Background: HFMD is a common infectious disease that is prevalent worldwide. In many provinces in China, there have been outbreaks and epidemics of whooping cough, posing a threat to public health.

Purpose: It is crucial to grasp the epidemiological characteristics of HFMD in Quzhou and establish a prediction model for HFMD to lay the foundation for early warning of HFMD.

Analysis of spatial and temporal aggregation of influenza cases in Quzhou before and after COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: The global seasonal influenza activity has decreased during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), such as reducing gatherings and wearing masks, can have varying impacts on the spread of influenza. We aim to analyse the basic characteristics, epidemiology and space-time clustering of influenza in Quzhou city before and after the COVID-19 pandemic based on five years of surveillance data.

Measles surveillance data analysis and serological survey in Quzhou, China, 2014-2024: an assessment of progress toward measles elimination.

Background: Measles is a disease that can be eliminated through vaccination. In recent years, measles incidence and mortality have been greatly reduced.

Methods: Analyze measles surveillance data from 2014 to 2023 and measles seroepidemiological characteristics of healthy populations in 2024 to assess progress toward measles elimination.

Fasting plasma glucose levels are associated with all-cause and cancer mortality: A population-based retrospective cohort study.

Despite a growing body of research indicating a link between fasting glucose levels and mortality, the relationship between fasting glucose and all-cause and cancer mortality remains inconsistent. In this study, we used Cox regression and restricted cubic spline models to analyze the association and dose-response relationship between fasting plasma glucose levels and all-cause and cancer mortality in a retrospective cohort based on data from the 2015 health check-ups of residents in Quzhou City. After a mean follow-up of 5.

Survey of Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage and Surface Antibody-Positive Rates in People Aged 1-59 Years in 2006 and 2024.

Background: Implementing hepatitis B vaccination is an important strategy to reduce hepatitis B virus infection and disease burden. Suboptimal adult hepatitis B vaccination coverage limits the further reduction of hepatitis B virus infection.

Methods: A multistage stratified random sampling method was adopted to survey the permanent population aged 1-59 in 2006 and 2024.

Glymphatic system dysfunction and risk of clinical milestones in patients with Parkinson disease.

Background And Purpose: Glymphatic dysfunction may play a significant role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. We aimed to evaluate the association between glymphatic dysfunction and the risk of malignant event/clinical milestones in Parkinson disease (PD).

Methods: This study included 236 patients from August 2014 to December 2020.

A Review of the Latest Control Strategies for Mosquito-Borne Diseases.

Mosquito-borne diseases are persistent and potentially severe posing a threat to global pandemic preparedness. The risk of mosquito-borne virus transmission is rapidly increasing due to the unprecedented spread of viruses such as dengue and chikungunya, the disruption of global mosquito-borne disease control efforts following the emergence of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) in 2019, global warming, and human activities. To address this global challenge, various innovative mosquito control technologies are being developed worldwide.