Community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)is an acute lung infection that is caused by several different pathogens and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.The high global incidence of CAP poses a heavy disea...Community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)is an acute lung infection that is caused by several different pathogens and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.The high global incidence of CAP poses a heavy disease and economic burden to patients,especially children.Respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia and influenza are the fourth leading cause of death in China[1].The top 3 etiologic pathogens of CAP in the Asia-Pacific region are Streptococcus pneumoniae,Haemophilus influenzae(H.influenzae),and Mycoplasma pneumoniae(M.pneumoniae).展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Inhalational anthrax,also known as pulmonary anthrax,is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.The patients are usually infected by inhaling aerosolized B.ant...Summary What is already known about this topic?Inhalational anthrax,also known as pulmonary anthrax,is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.The patients are usually infected by inhaling aerosolized B.anthracis spores from dead animals or animal products.Compared to cutaneous anthrax,inhalational anthrax is rare and deadly and few cases in China were reported.What is added by this report?This report covers all information of clinical features,laboratory testing,and epidemiological characteristics as well as exposure history of a recent primary inhalational anthrax patient who was seeking medical treatment in Beijing Municipality in August 2021.New laboratory techniques,including second-generation sequencing,polymerase chain reaction,and rapid test for serum antibody,played an important role in the process.What are the implications for public health practice?The information provided in this report,including the correct sample type,epidemiological investigation details,and application of the new diagnostic criteria of anthrax,could assist public health professionals in dealing with anthrax epidemics.展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China[No.81702008,81702010]Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province[No.H2018406024]+1 种基金Foundation for High-level Talents of Chengde Medical University[No.201702]Program of Shannxi Respiratory Project Center[No.2017GCKF04].
文摘Community-acquired pneumonia(CAP)is an acute lung infection that is caused by several different pathogens and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.The high global incidence of CAP poses a heavy disease and economic burden to patients,especially children.Respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia and influenza are the fourth leading cause of death in China[1].The top 3 etiologic pathogens of CAP in the Asia-Pacific region are Streptococcus pneumoniae,Haemophilus influenzae(H.influenzae),and Mycoplasma pneumoniae(M.pneumoniae).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Inhalational anthrax,also known as pulmonary anthrax,is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis.The patients are usually infected by inhaling aerosolized B.anthracis spores from dead animals or animal products.Compared to cutaneous anthrax,inhalational anthrax is rare and deadly and few cases in China were reported.What is added by this report?This report covers all information of clinical features,laboratory testing,and epidemiological characteristics as well as exposure history of a recent primary inhalational anthrax patient who was seeking medical treatment in Beijing Municipality in August 2021.New laboratory techniques,including second-generation sequencing,polymerase chain reaction,and rapid test for serum antibody,played an important role in the process.What are the implications for public health practice?The information provided in this report,including the correct sample type,epidemiological investigation details,and application of the new diagnostic criteria of anthrax,could assist public health professionals in dealing with anthrax epidemics.
