• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권11호
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• pp.1191-1197
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• 2008

목 적: EBV 감염 질환은 발생 연령별로 임상 소견이 다양하며 혈청검사 소견이 상이하다. EBV 감염을 진단하기 위하여 혈청학적 검사가 주로 이용되어왔는데, 근래에는 EBV 항원을 검사하는 검사법이 활발하게 이용되고 있다. 이에, 임상 소견이 EBV 감염과 관련된 질환을 시사하는 환자의 혈액에서 중합효소 연쇄반응 검사로 EBV 감염을 확인고, 혈청검사 결과와 비교하여 EBV 감염 질환의 임상 특성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 2004년 1월부터 2006년 12월까지 EBV 감염을 의심할 수 있었던 352명을 대상으로 EBV PCR을 시행하여 115명에서 양성의 결과를 얻었으며 이들 환자에서 EBV-IgM Ab 검사를 시행하였다. 백혈구, 혈소판, 비정형 백혈구, AST, ALT 등을 검사 하고 이들 임상소견과 검사소견을 EBV-IgM Ab 검사 음성인 예와 양성인 예를 비교하였다. 주요 검사 소견은 전예에서 생후 3세 미만, 3-5세, 6-9세, 10-15세의 4연령군으로 나누어 비교 평가 하였다. 결 과: EBV PCR에서 유전자가 검출된 115예에서 8세 이하의 어린이가 대부분 이었고(89%), 남녀 비는 1.3:1이었다. 115전예에서 인두염과 $37.5^{\circ}C$ 이상의 발열이 있었다. 경부 림프절 비대는 39예(34%), 복통을 포함한 복부 이상 20예(17%)의 순으로 관찰되이었다. EBV-IgM Ab는 33예(29%)에서 양성이었다. 말초혈에서 백혈구증가($WBC{\geq}10,000/mm^3$)는 54예(47%)에서 관찰되었고 비정형림프구(${\geq}20%$)는 28예(24%)에서 관찰되었다. 5세 이하에서 6세 이상의 연령군에 비해 ALT가 높았으며 EBV IgM Ab가 양성인 예가 많았다. 결 론: EBV 유전자를 PCR로 검사하여 발견한 연령별 본포의 누적 예는 8세에 이르기까지 급격하게 증가하였으며 EBV-IgM Ab가 양성인 환자에서 감염 단핵구증의 특징적인 소견을 보이는 예가 많았다. EBV 관련 감염질환 환자 가운데 연령이 어릴수록 ALT가 높고 EBV-IgM Ab의 발현이 많았으나 이 외의 임상 및 검사 소견은 차이가 없었다.

• ALGAE
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.287-295
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• 2007

Infection of free-living dinoflagellates by endoparasitic dinoflagellates of the genus Amoebophrya are thought to have significant impacts on host population dynamics and have long been proposed to be a potential biological agent for controlling harmful algal bloom (HAB). To understand the impact of Amoebophrya on particular host species, however, it is necessary to quantify aspects the parasites life cycle. Here we used cultures of Amoebophryahost systems from Jinhae Bay, Korea to determine, parasite generation time, and dinospore survival and infectivity. The proportion of host cells infected by Amoebophrya sp. changed sharply from 5% to 87% with increasing dinospore:host inoculation ratios. In the absence of H. triquetra, most free-living dinospores died within 72 hours and their ability to infect host cells decreased remarkably in a day. The relatively short free-living phase of Amoebophrya suggests that the spread of infections is most likely to occur during seasons of high host abundance, as that is when dinospores have the greatest chance of encountering host cells. Infection of host cells inoculated with dinospores during the day was higher than when inoculated during the night, suggesting that infection rates might be related to environmental light conditions and/or diurnal biological rhythm of host species. Total generation times of parasite strains from a thecate dinoflagellate Heterocapsa triquetra were nearly the same regardless of dinospore:host inoculation ratios, representing 54 ± 0.5 h in a 1:1 ratio and 55 ± 1.2 h in a 20:1 ratio. Dinospore production of Amoebophrya sp. infecting Heterocapsa triquetra was estimated to be 125 dinospores per a strain of Amoebophrya sp. There is a growing need to maintain a variety of host-parasite systems in culture and to examine their autecology under various environmental conditions. Such studies would be very helpful in understanding ecological role of these parasites, their overlooked importance in the flow of material and energy in marine ecosystem, and their practical use as biological control agents applied directly to areas affected by HAB.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.213-218
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• 2017

Most men infected with Trichomonas vaginalis are asymptomatic and can remain undiagnosed and untreated. This has been hypothesized to result in chronic persistent prostatic infection. Adhesion of the protozoan organisms to mucosal cells is considered a first and prerequisite step for T. vaginalis infection. Adhesion of T. vaginalis to prostate epithelial cells has not yet been observed; however, there are several reports about inflammation of prostate epithelial cells induced by T. vaginalis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether adhesion and cytotoxicity of T. vaginalis are involved in inflammation of prostate epithelial cells. When RWPE-1 cells were infected with T. vaginalis (1:0.4 or 1:4), adhesion of T. vaginalis continuously increased for 24 hr or 3 hr, respectively. The cytotoxicity of prostate epithelial cells infected with T. vaginalis (RWPE-1: T. vaginalis=1:0.4) increased at 9 hr; at an infection ratio of 1:4, cytotoxicity increased after 3 hr. When the RWPE-1 to T. vaginalis ratio was 1:0.4 or 1:4, production of IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, CCL2, and CXCL8 also increased. Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) was verified by measuring decreased E-cadherin and increased vimentin expression at 24 hr and 48 hr. Taken together, the results indicate that T. vaginalis adhered to prostate epithelial cells, causing cytotoxicity, pro-inflammatory cytokine production, and EMT. Our findings suggest for the first time that T. vaginalis may induce inflammation via adhesion to normal prostate epithelial cells.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권23호
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• pp.10209-10215
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• 2015

To assess the contribution of tumor necrosis factor $(TNF){\beta}$ +252 polymorphisms to risk and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), we enrolled 150 pairs of sex- and age-matched patients with HCC, patients with cirrhosis alone, and unrelated healthy controls. $TNF{\beta}$ +252 genotypes were determined by polymerase chain reaction with restriction fragment length polymorphism. Multivariate analysis indicated that $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype [odds ratio (OR), 3.64; 95%CI, 1.49-8.91], hepatitis B surface antigen (OR, 16.38; 95%CI, 8.30-32.33), and antibodies to hepatitis C virus (HCV) (OR, 39.11; 95%CI, 14.83-103.14) were independent risk factors for HCC. There was an additive interaction between $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)/HCV infection (synergy index=1.15). Multivariate analysis indicated that factors associated with $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype included cirrhosis with Child-Pugh C (OR, 4.06; 95%CI, 1.34-12.29), thrombocytopenia (OR, 6.55; 95%CI, 1.46-29.43), and higher serum ${\alpha}$-fetoprotein concentration (OR, 2.53; 95%CI, 1.14-5.62). Patients with $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype had poor cumulative survival (p=0.005). Cox proportional hazard model indicated that $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype was a biomarker for poor HCC survival (hazard ratio, 1.70; 95%CI, 1.07-2.69). In conclusion, there are independent and additive effects between $TNF{\beta}$ G/G genotype and chronic HBV/HCV infection on risk for HCC. It is a biomarker for poor HCC survival. Carriage of this genotype correlates with disease severity and advanced hepatic fibrosis, which may contribute to a higher risk and poor survival of HCC. Chronic HBV/HCV infected subjects with this genotype should receive more intensive surveillance for early detection of HCC.

• 한국수의병리학회지
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.95-106
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• 1998

The prevalence of primary liver carcinoma (PLC) is relatively high in Clonorchis sinensis (CS) endemic areas in Korea. PLC is a malignant tumor which can be subclassified into hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma(CC). CC has been associated with clonorchiasis, but it is unclear whether clonorchiasis is associated with hepatocarcinogenesis. This experiment was designed to investigate relationships between clonorchiasis and early changes of hepatocarcinogenesis. Sixteen Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 150g were divided into two groups of 8 rats in each. All rats were fed choline-devoid(CD) diet for 4 weeks. Group 1 was given 0.015-0.020% diethylnitrosamine(DEN) as drinking water for 1 week. After one week, the rats were treated orally with 1% N-acetylaminofluorene(AAF) (5 times per week for 2 weeks). Group 2 was treated equally to group 1 except for CS infection during AAF treatment. Two rats in each group were sacrificed at 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th week of the experiment. Livers were stained with OV -6, proliferating cell nuclear antigen(PCNA) and GST-p. Results were as follows: Group 2 livers showed more oval cell proliferation in parenchyma and portal areas at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th weeks than did livers of group 1 (p＜0.01). PCNA was mostly localized in oval cell populations, rather than hepatocytes and biliary cells. The ratio of oval cells to hepatocytes was much higher in group 2 than in group l(p＜0.01 The ratio of hepatocytes to biliary cells is higher in group 2 than in group 1 (p＜0.05), More group 2 acidophilic foci reacted to GST-p monoclonal antibody than in the noninfected group. It appeared that CS infection promoted potentially precancerous acidophilic foci and oval cell proliferation.

• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.341-352
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• 2011

Colibacillosis in pigs remain a major swine industry bruden worldwide. Although some progress has been made in treating collibacillosis in pigs by using biosecurity and antimicrobials, it still remain a considerable problem. The use of host-specific bateriophages as a biocontrol is one possible alternative. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of bacteriophage against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) K88 infection in piglets. Twenty-eight piglets were randomly divided into four groups and each group was allocated with 7 pigs. Group B, C and D were inoculated with 5 ml of ETEC K88 ($1{\times}10^8$ CFU/ml) per head of piglet via oral. Group C and D were fed with bacteriophages (Group C, $1.0{\times}10^6$ PFU/g; Group D, $1.0{\times}10^8$ PFU/g; CJ CheilJedang Corp., Korea) orally as treatment. In piglets administrated bacteriophages and challenged with ETEC K88 (Group C and D), Clinical signs and the growth performance were improved and antibody titers were maintained low level compared with piglets challenged with ETEC K88 (Group B, P<0.05). Group B were shown high pH in the alimentary tracts compared with other piglets (P<0.05). In quantitative analysis by real-time PCR, the results of Group C and D were lower than those Group B in faecal and intestinal samples (P<0.05). Severe villus atrophy and crypt hyperplasia were observed in Group B consequently V/C ratio increased, compared with other piglets. These results indicate that feeding with bacteriophage has effect to prevent ETEC K88 infection in piglets and suggest that use of bacteriophage can be considered a valid antibiotic alternative.

• Pediatric Infection and Vaccine
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.186-193
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• 2015

목적: 소아병원 의료기관 종사자들의 손 위생 수행률을 계량화하고 분석함으로써 소아병원 종사자의 손 위생 수행실태에 대한 기본 자료를 구축하고자 수행되었다. 방법: 3차 의료기관이며 대학병원인 313병상 소아병원의 533명 직원을 대상으로 WHO 손 위생 모니터링 도구로 2010년도 11월 1일부터 12월 31일까지 직접관찰법으로 자료를 수집하였다. 결과: 총 관찰건수 2,999으로, 손 위생 수행률은 95.3%였고, 직종별로 간호사(97.7%), 의사(89.2%), 이송직(72.1%) (P<0.001), 부서별로 중환자실(92.5%), 외래(95.4%), 응급실(97.2%), 수술실(97.2%) 이었으며(P<0.001), 의사직급별로 전임의(97.5%), 교수(93.9%), 전공의(89.7%), 인턴(80.9%)이었다(P<0.001). 손 마찰(81.1%)을 많이 사용하였고, 손 씻기는 '환자 체액 노출 후'(37.7%), '환자 환경 접촉 후' (28.5%)에 많이 사용하였다. 손 위생 방법은 부서별로 차이가 없었으나(P=0.083), WHO 5 Moments 별로 차이가 있었다(P<0.001). 직종별 WHO 5 Moments 분포는 차이가 있었다(P<0.001). 손 위생 이행 odds ratio는 의사직 0.353 (95% CI, 0.241-0.519), 중환자실 0.291 (95% CI, 0.174-0.487), 외래 0.484 (95% CI, 0.281-0.834)이었다. 결론: 손 위생 수행은 직종별, 부서별로 차이가 있었다. 직종별, 부서별로 효과적인 손 위생 교육 및 훈련 프로그램 개발이 필요하다.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.263-268
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• 2022

Health care workers (HCWs) are more than ten times more likely to be infected with coronavirus infectious disease 2019 (COVID-19) than the general population, thus demonstrating the burden of COVID-19 among HCWs. Factors that expose HCWs to a differentially high-risk of COVID-19 acquisition are important to elucidate, enable appropriate public health interventions to mitigate against high risk and reduce adverse outcomes from the infection. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize and critically analyze the existing evidence on SARS-CoV-2 risk factors among HCWs. With no geographical limitation, we included studies, in any country, that reported (i) the PCR laboratory diagnosis of COVID-19 as an independent variable (ii) one or more COVID-19 risk factors among HCWs with risk estimates (relative risk, odds ratio, or hazard ratio) (iii) original, quantitative study design, and published in English or Mandarian. Our initial search resulted in 470 articles overall, however, only 10 studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Out of the 10 studies included in the review, inadequate/lack of protective personal equipment, performing tracheal intubation, and gender were the most common risk factors of COVID-19. Based on the random effects adjusted pooled relative risk, HCWs who reported the use of protective personal equipment were 29% (95% CI: 16% to 41%) less likely to test positive for COVID-19. The study also revealed that HCWs who performed tracheal intubations were 34% (95% CI: 14% to 57%) more likely to test positive for COVID-19. Interestingly, this study showed that female HCWs are at 11% higher risk (RR 1.11 95% CI 1.01-1.21) of COVID-19 than their male counterparts. This article presents initial findings from a living systematic review and meta-analysis, therefore, did not yield many studies; however, it revealed a significant insight into better understanding COVID-19 risk factors among HCWs; insights important for devising preventive strategies that protect them from this infection.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.44-51
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• 1995

도입에 의존하고 있는 풋콩 종자 생산체계를 확립하고자 조숙성 품종인 큰올콩과 풋콩 도입풍종인 Fukura 피두를 평야지（영남농업시험장） 및 고랭지（경남 밀양군, 사자평 ：해발 850m）에 파종시기（5월 15일, 6월 15일, 7월 15일）를 달리하여 생육 및 수량과 병해립 및 저장후 발아력을 조사한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 파종시기가 빠를수록 협수가 많고 100립종은 무거웠으며 수량도 높았다. 재배지별로는 평야지가 고랭지보다 증수되었고, 큰올콩이 Fukura보다 수량성이 높았다. 2. 남부지방의 산간 고랭지는 평야지에 비해 생육 및 100립종이 저하하고 수량성이 크게 떨어져 평야지보다 불리하였다. 3. 안전립 수량은 파종시기가 빠를수록 높고, 평야지 및 큰올콩품종에서 증수되었으며, 전체 립종에 대한 안전립 비율은 고랭지에서 높게 나타났다. 4. 파종시기에 따른 병해정도는 큰올콩은 뚜렷한 차이가 없었으나 Fukura는 파종기가 빠를수록 나병립율이 높았고, 미이라병은 파종기가 빠를수록 심하게 발생하였으며 자정병은 파종기가 늦을수록 많이 발생하는 경향이었다. 5. 종자의 발아율은 파종기가 늦은 것이 높았으며, 5월 15일에 파종하여 수확ㆍ저장한 종자의 발아율은 매우 낮아 문제시 되었다. 따라서 풋콩 종자생육을 위한 적정파종시기는 수파기의 고온ㆍ다습한 환경을 고려하여 6월 중순경이 좋을것으로 생각되었다.

• Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.599-607
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• 2016

한국에서 새로운 유형의 메르스 코로나 바이러스 감염에 의한 중동 호흡기 증후군 환자가 처음으로 발생한 이후 급속하게 번져, 사회적으로 큰 문제가 되었다. 최근 중동의 아라비아 반도를 중심으로 처음으로 감염 환자가 발생한 이 질병은 사우디 아라비아에서의 치사율이 30~40%에 이르는 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러나 전염 과정 초기에 한국질병관리본부에서 발표하는 치사율은 10% 초반으로 기존에 알려져 있는 치사율에 비해 현저히 낮은 수준을 보였다. 이는 전염 진행 과정에서 사망 또는 퇴원하지 않고 입원 중인 메르스 확진 환자의 수를 고려하지 않은 확진자 중 사망자의 비율을 사용하는 단순추정법에 기인한 것이었다. 치사율은 그 값에 따라서 전염병의 대처 정책에 큰 영향을 미치는 값이므로 전염 과정의 초기부터 안정적으로 치사율을 추정하는 것이 중요하다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 기존의 추정치에 비해 감염의 초기 단계에서부터 안정적으로 치사율을 추정하는 방법을 제시한다. 제시된 추정치는 메르스로 인한 사망자 수 이외에 입원 환자의 상태의 정보를 활용하였다. 새로운 추정치의 성능을 보기 위하여 한국에서 발생한 감염 이후 2015년 8월 10일까지 186명의 감염자 자료를 사용하여 치사율을 추정하고 기존의 여러 가지 치사율 추정치와 비교하였다. 제시한 추정치는 감염의 초기 단계에서부터 다른 추정치에 비해 안정적인 모습을 보였다.