배양골세포 이식이 치조골재생에 미치는 영향

정순준,허익,박준봉,이만섭,권영혁 慶熙大學校 齒科大學 1995 慶熙齒大論文集 Vol.17 No.2

This study was performed to estimate the effects of cultured bone cell inoculated on porous type hydroxyaptite for the regeneration of the artificial alveolar bone defect. In this experiment 3 beagle dogs were used, and each of them were divided into right and left mandible. Every surgical intervention were performed under the general anesthesia by using with intravenous injection of Pentobarbital sodium (30mg/Kg). To reduce the gingival bleeding during surgery, operative site was injected with Lidocaine hydrochloride (1:80,000 Epinephrine) as local anesthesia. After surgery experimental animal were feeded with soft diet(Mighty dog, Frisies Co., U.S.A.) for 1 weeks to avoid irritaion to soft tissue by food. 2 months before surgery both side of mandibular 1st premolar were extracted and bone chips from mandibular body were obtained from all animals. Bone cells were cultured from bone chips obtained from mandible with Dulbecco's Modified Essential Medium contained with 10% Fetal Bovine Serum under the conventional conditions. Porous type hydroxyapatite were immerse into the high concentrated cell suspension solution, and put 4 hours for attachment the cells on the surface of hydroxyapatite. Graft material were inserted on the artificial bone defect after 3 days of culture. Before insertion of cell-inoculated graft material, scanning electronic microscopic observation were performed to confirm the attachment and spreading of cell on the hydroxyapatite surface. 3 artificial bone defects were made with bone trephine drill on Abe both side of mandible of the experimental animal. First defect was designed without insertion of graft material as negative control, second was filled with porous replaniineform hydroxyapatite inoculated with cultured bone marrow cells as expermiental site, and third was filled with graft materials only as positive control. The size of every artificial bone defect was 3 mm in diameter and 3 mm in depth. After the every surgical intervention of animals, oral hygiene program were performed with 0.1% chlorhexidine digluconate. All of the animals were sacrificed at 2, 4, 6 weeks after surgery. For obtaining histological section, tissus were fixed in 2.5% Glutaldehyde and decalcified with Planko-Rycho Solution for 72 hr. Tissue embeding was performed in paraffin and cut parallel to the surface of mandibular body. Section in Bum thickness of tissue was done and stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin. All the specimens were observed under the light microscopy. The following results were obtained. 1. In the case of control site which has no graft material, less inflammatory cell infiltration and rapid new bone forming tendency were revealed compared with experimental groups. But bone surface were observed depression pattern on defect area because of soft tissue invasion into the artificial bone defect during the experimental period. 2. In the porous hydroxyapatite only group, inflammatory cell infiltration was prominet and dense connective tissue were encapsulated around grafted materials. osteoblastic activity in the early stage after surgery was low to compared with grafted with bone cells. 3. In the case of porous hydroxyapatite inoculated with bone cell, less inflammatory cell infiltration and rapid new bone formation activity was revealed than hydroxyapatite only group. Active new bone formation were observed in the early stage of control group. 4. The origin of new bone forming was revealed not from the center of, defected area but from the surface of preexisting bony wall on every specimen. 5. In this experiment, osteoclastic cell was not found around grafted materials, and fibrovascular invasion into regions with no noticeable foreign body reaction. Conclusively, the cultured bone cell inoculated onto the porous hydroxyapatite may have an important role of regeneration of artificial bone defects of alveolar bone.

완전뇌허혈후 재관류시에 국소뇌혈류, 체성감각유발전위 및 신경학적 회복에 대한 Mannitol과 Thiopental의 효과

박춘근,이상원,박영섭,최승진,허필우,정동섭,강준기,최창락 대한신경외과학회 1996 Journal of Korean neurosurgical society Vol.25 No.2

The cardiopulmonary bypass or cerebral circulation arrest is often used in the treatment of complex aneurysm or of arteriovenous malformation to decrease the risk of intraoperative aneurysm rupture. Although experimental studies have suggested that some drugs may protect the brain from ischemic injury, there are limitations in maintaining cerebral perfusion arrest without incurring neurologic deficits due to the initiation of detrimental processes including excitotoxic neuronal injury, activation of phospholipases, influx of calcium, and generation of damaging free radicals. The purpose of this study is to determine wheter mannitol or thiopental has any favorable effects on the recovery of neurologic deficits and on the regional cerebral blood flow(rCBF), somatosensory evoked potential(SEP) and electroencephalogram(EEG) in cats which underwent 15 minutes-complete global ishcemia-reperfusion. The complete global ischemia was produced in 38 cats by temporary intrathoracic occlusion of the innominate artery and the subclavian artery following ligation of bilateral mammary arteries and simultaneous induction of hypotension. The cats were allocated randomly to one of 4 treatment groups : (1) control group, 8 cats received equal volume of saline solution : (2) thiopental group, 10 cats received 45㎎/㎏ thiopental intravenously, (3) mannitol group, 10 cats received 2g/㎏ mannitol intravenously, (4) combined mannitol and thiopental group, 10 cats received equal dose of mannitol and thiopental intravenously. The drugs were administrated in a equally divided dosage before and after the ischemic episode. The results were as follos : 1) Eight animals which received saline showed the severe postischemic hypoperfusion and poor recovery of SEP and EEG, and 6 of them died within 6 hours after the ischemia. 2) Ten thiopental-treated animals also showed the severe postischemic hypoperfusion and poor recovery of SEP and EEG, and 6 of them died within 6 hours the ischemia. 3) Both mannitol-and combined treated groups showed early recovery of EEG, good recovery of SEP and EEG without the severe postischemic hypoperfusion, and 7 of 10 mannitol-treated animals and 8 of 10 combined treated animals were significantly recovered in all parameters. There were not significant differences in all parameters between the mannitol-and combined treated groups. 4) Thirty-four of 38 animals involved in this 15 minutes-ischemia resulted in the severe neurologic deficits inspite of treatment with mannitol, thiopental or both of them. These results suggest that, in cats, mannitol treatment is effective but not thiopental in preventing severe neurologic injury following complete global ischemia and the duration of complete ischemia should be far less than 15 minutes.

탈회동결건조골에 혼합한 형질 변형 성장인자(TGF-β1)가 골조직 재생에 미치는 효과

정성민,이만섭,박준봉 慶熙大學校 齒科大學 1995 慶熙齒大論文集 Vol.17 No.1

The purpose of ss this study was to observe the effect of TGF-Rl on the regeneration of bone in guided bore regeneration. Four adult dogs aged 12 to 24 months were used in this study. Experimental bone defects were created surgically with surgical bur and chisel on the 3th. premolars. In experimental group; bone defect were grafted with DFDB and TGF-R1. In control groups, bone defects were grafted with only Dl-.DB. At 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks, dogs were serially sacrificed and specimens were prepared with Hematoxylin-Eosin stain and Goldner`s stain for light microscopic evaluation. The results of this study were as follows 1. The infiltration of inflammatory cells was prominent in control groups at 1, 2 and 3 weeks. 2. The lining of osteoblast was observed at 2 weeks in control group, but at 1 week in experimental group. 3. In both groups, osteoid was formed at 2 weeks. In control groups, osteoid was fromed on only bone surface. but in experimental groups, osteoid were formed on both bone & DFDB surfaces. 4. In only experimental groups, The fusion of new bone & DFDB was only observed at 3 weeks. and the fusion of new bone & DFDG was more prominent at 4 weeks. But in control groups, No fusion of new bone & DFDB was oberved at 3 and 4weeks From the above result, the TGF-01 was effective in bone formation and increased inductive effect of DFDB guided bone regeneration technique. Inductive effect of DFDB was increased with TGF-131.

병원과 지역사회에서 메티실린 내성 황색 포도상구균(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) 감염의 임상 분자역학 연구

박정원,이종섭,송준영,김철현,엄중식,정희진,김우주,박승철 대한화학요법학회 2002 대한화학요법학회지 Vol.20 No.2

목적 : 국내에서 1990년대 이후 중요한 병원균으로 대두되고 있는 methicillin-resistant S. ureus(MRSA)는 주로 입원환자에서만 분리되는 것으로 알려져 있으나, 최근들어 지역사회에서도 퍼져있는 것으로 알려지기 시작하였다. 이에 병원획득 및 지역사회획득 MRSA의 임상역학 및 분자역학적 연구를 통하여 획득요인, 병원과 지역사회 획득 균주간의 교류 양상등을 규명하고자 하였다. 방법 : 1998년 1월부터 12월까지 고려대 부속 구로병원에서 임상검체로부터 분리된 S. aureus 균주중에서 MRSA 균주의 빈도를 구하였고, 이중 1998년 10월 1개월 동안 분리되었던 42균주에 대하여 지역사회획득 균주와 병원획득 균주로 나누고, 임상역학적 조사를 하였다. 지역사회 획득 18주와 병원획득 22주에 대하여 PCR 방법으로 mecA 유전자를 확인하였고, PFGE를 시행하여 균주의 클론형(clonal type)을 결정하고 이 결과에 준하여 덴드로그램 분석을 시행하여 분자적 친밀도를 결정하였다. 결과 : 1998년 1년간 분리된 총 1,587주의 S. aeureus 균주중 73.8%(1,163주)가 MRSA 였다. 1998년 10월 1개월 동안 임상자료의 고찰이 가능하였던 MRSA 감염환자 42명 중 20명이 지역사회획득 환자였고, 병원획득 환자가 지역사회획득 환자보다 항생제사용 과거력(17 vs 5, p=0.001), 기저질환의 존재(18 vs 8, p=0.002) 등이 통계적으로 의미있게 높았다. 지역사회획득환자가 이루(7/20[35.0%] vs 2/22[9.1%] ; p=0.041)와 밀접한 관계가 있음도 확인하였다. 분자생물학적연구가 진행된 40주의 MRSA 균주는 모두 mecA 유전자 양성이었고, 18주의 지역사회획득 균주에서 총 8가지의 PFGE 클론형이 존재하였으며 A형이 가장 많았다(7/18, 38.8%). 22주의 병원획득균주에서는 6가지의 클론형이 존재하고 A형이 가장 많았으며(15/22, 68%), 15주의 지역사회획득 균주(83.3%)가 21주의 병원획득균주와 공통적인 클론형을 공유하고 있었다. 결론 : 지역사회 획득 MRSA는 주로 이루나 창상부위에서 많이 분리되는 반면 병원획득 MRSA는 객담에서 많이 분리되고 또한 당뇨병을 가진 환자에서 감염을 잘 일으키는 것으로 밝혀졌다. PFGE 분석 결과 원내감염은 단일균주에 의한 유행양상을 보였고, 지역사회에서도 같은 형의 균주에 의한 감염빈도가 가장 높음을 보여 MRSA 균주가 지역사회로 유입되어 지역사회내 MRSA 감염의 발생에 기여했을 것으로 사료된다. Background : Until recently, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection has been acquired primarily in hospital settings. During the late 1990s, the incidence of community-acquired MRSA infections has been increased in this university hospital. This retrospective study evaluated the clinical features and risk factors for community-acquired MRSA infection compared with hospital-acquired MRSA infection; and molecular relatedness of MRSA strains determined by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis(PFGE). Method: MRSA isolates collected from patients during October of 1998 were classified as community-acquired("community') or hospital-acquired("hospital") cases. MRSA infections were defined as hospital-acquired if organisms were isolated > 48 hours after admission to the hospital or isolated from patients with a history of admission to a hospital within the last 3 months. A comparative analysis of risk factors for community MRSA compared with hospital MRSA was performed. mecA gene PCR and PFGE of MRSA isolated was used as a tool of strain identification and molecular typing. Result : During one month, there were 42 patients with MRSA infection or colonization. Of 42 patients with MRSA isolates, 22(52%) were hospital cases and 20(48%) were community cases. Previous exposure to antibiotics(17 vs 5, p = 0.001) and presence of underlying diseases (18 vs 8, p = 0.002) were more common in hospital cases than in community cases. MRSA were more frequently isolated in otorrhea specimens from patients with otitis media in community cases compared with hospital cases. Of the 40 MRSA isolates subjected for PFGE typing, 18 were community isolates and 22 were hospital isolates. There were 8 distinct PFGE types among the 18 community isolates and type A was the most common clonal type (7/18, 38.8%). 22 hospital isolates were of 6 distinct PFGE types, and type A was dominant clonal type (15/22, 68%). PGFE subtyping indicated that 15(83.3%) of 18 community MRSA strains were clonally related with that of 21 hospital MRSA strains. Conclusion : Our results suggest that hospital MRSA strains may have disseminated in the community setting. PFGE subtyping support the finding that MRSA is circulating beyond nosocomial settings in the regional community.

치주인대세포와 치은 섬유아세포의 혼합배양이 석회화 결절형성에 미치는 영향

인영미,박준봉,권영혁,이만섭 慶熙大學校 齒科大學 1995 慶熙齒大論文集 Vol.17 No.2

The goal of periodontal therapy is to regenerate the loss of periodontal attachment appratus. Current theories suggest the cells of the periodontium have the capacity, when appropriately triggered, to actively participate in restoring connective tissues, including mineralized tissues. This study was performed to define the hard tissue regeneration effect of periodontal ligament (PDL) cells in nitro and the effect of rate of the composition in gingival fibroblasts (GF) on the hard tissue regeneration capacity of PDI_ cells. For this study, Cell growth rate, alkaline phosphatase(ALPase) levels and the ability to produce mineralized nodules in co-culture of PDL cells and GF were examined. The results were as follows ; 1. At 7 and 15 days, cell growth of co-culture of PDL and GF (50 : 50) was greater than that of PDL cells or GF alone(P<0.05). 2. Measurements of ALPase levels indicated that PDL cells had significantly higher activity when compared with that of co-culture groups and GF only(P<0.05). And, ALPase activity in 10 days was higher than that of 7 days(P<0.05). 3. The tendency of formation of the mineralized nodule were observed dose-depend pattern of PDL cells. There was statistically significant difference among group 1(PDL 100%), 2(PDL 70% GF 30%), and 3(PDL 50% = GF 50%)(P<0.01). But, there was no difference among group 3, 4(PDL 30% : GF 70%), and 5(GF 100%). 4. Also, the number of nodule was greater in co-culture of PDL 70% and GF 30% than in culture of PDL 70%(P<0.05). From the above results, it is assumed that the co-culture of PDL cells and GF stimulates the cell growth, which is not that of PDL cells but GF. And, the activity of ALPase depends on the ratio of PDL cells, and ALPase may relate to the initial phase of nodule formation. Also, it is thought that the calcified nodule formation principally depends on PDL cells, is inhibited by GF, and affected by cell density.

티타늄 표면에 대한 배양 골수세포와 치은 섬유아세포의 생체적합성

오충영,박준봉,권영혁,이만섭 慶熙大學校 齒科大學 1995 慶熙齒大論文集 Vol.17 No.2

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response in aspect of attachment and growth rate of osteablasts and human gingival fibroblasts to the commercially pure titanium(CP titanium) and titanium alloy(Ti-6A1-4V) that are used widely as implant materials, and to obtain the basic information to ideal implant materials. In this study, commercially pure titanium in first test group, titanium alloy(Ti-6A1-4V) in second test group, cobalt-chromemolybdenum alloy(Co-Cr-Mo alloy) in positive control group, and tissue culture polystyrene plate in negative control group were used. The results of this study were as follows. 1. Bone marrow cells cultured on CP titanium and Ti-6A1-4V showed significantly greater attachment and growth rate(p<0.05) compared to Co-Cr-Mo alloy in each time. 2. There were no significant differences(p>0.05) in attachment and growth rate of bone marrow cells cultured on GP titanium and Ti-6A1-4V or tissue culture plate. 3."Most bone marrow cells cultured on CP titanium, Ti-6A1-4V and tissue culture plate were attached well to each substratum in first 2days, and then, grew at higher growth rate. On the other hand, some cells cultured on Co-Cr-Mo alloy failed to attach in first 2 days, and then, attached cells grew at lower growth rate than other groups. 4. Attachment and growth rates of gingival fibroblasts cultured on CP titanium and Ti-6A1-4V showed no significant differences(p>0.05) compared to Co-Cr-Mo alloy in 2 days, but significantly greater increase(p<0.05) in 5 and 9 days. 5. There were no significantly differences(p>0.05) between growth rates on gingival fibroblasts cultured on CP titanium, Ti-6A1-4V and tissue culture plate in 2 and 5 days, but a significant lower growth rate(p<0.05) on CP titanium and Ti-6A.1-4V versus tissue culture plate. 6. Some gingival fibroblasts cultured on all specimen groups failed to attach, but attached cells grew well especially on CP titanium, Ti-6A1-4V and tissue culture plate. 7. There were no significant differences(p>0.05) between growth rates of both bone marrow cells and gingival fibroblasts cultured on CP titanium and Ti-6A1-4V. As a result of this study, both commercially pure titanium and Ti-6AI-4V showed excellent biocompatibility and there was no significant difference in the cellular response to the both metals. Bone marrow cells cultured on each substratum showed significantly greater growth rate and responded sensitively to cytotoxic effects of metal surfaces compared to gingival fibroblasts. Considering cell response to the substrate, it was likely that the composition itself of titanium metals have no significant effects on the biocompatibility. Further study need to be done to evaluate the influence of surface characteristics on cellular responses.

백서 치아 발거후 잔존 치주인대가 발치와의 치조골 재건에 미치는 영향

조성훈,허익,박준봉,이만섭,권영혁 慶熙大學校 齒科大學 1995 慶熙齒大論文集 Vol.17 No.2

The purpose of this study was to observe the effects of the periodontal ligament on the healing and the formation of alveolar bone in the extraction socket, when this ligament had artificially remained in the socket during the tooth removal. Twenty rats aged 4 weeks were used and devided into the control groups (10) and the experimental groups (10) in this study. The maxillary right and left first molars were extracted in both groups. In the experimental groups the periodontal ligament was remained in the extraction sockets using 0.4% fl-aminopropionitrile, and in the control the periodontal ligament was completely removed by curettage. At 1, 3, 5, 7 and 14 days after the tooth extraction, rats in both groups were serially sacrificed. And the specimens were prepared with HematoxyIin-Eosin stain for the light microscopic evaluation. The results ofthis study were as follows ; 1. On 1 day, the periodontal Iigament was only found in the extraction socket walls of the experimental groups, and there was not the distinguishable difference between the control and the experimental groups. 2. On 3 days, there were more collagen fibers and the appearance of higher cellular density in the experimental groups than in the control. And the cells and collagen of the periodontal ligament were so actively proliferated and synthesized that invaded into the connective tissue of the extraction sockets in the experimental groups. 3. In the experimental groups, the trabecular bone was formed on the basal and lateral bone surface on 5 days. However, there was not the new bone forming appearance in the control groups at this time. 4. On 7 days, the trabecular bone was formed in the control groups. 5. On 14 days, the extraction sockets were almost entirely filled with the bony trabeculae in both groups. But, compared to the control group, the experimental groups showed the prominent differences in the amount & the density of the new bone formed. In conclusion, it was suggested that the residual periodontal ligament tissue in the extraction socket will play a major role as the important cell source in the healing and the new bone formation of the extraction socket.

진행성 위암과 동반된 후복막 섬유화증 7예의 임상적 고찰

장재영,천영국,최우봉,김진오,조주영,이준성,이문성,심찬섭 순천향의학연구소;Soonchunhyang Medical Research Institute 2000 Journal of Soonchunhyang Medical Science Vol.6 No.1

Background/Aims: Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a fibrosing disease process which frequently develops ureteral obstruction. Malignant retroperitoneal fibrosis has been reported that various types of cancer including cancer of the breast, stomach, prostate, lung, cervix, uteri, colon, pancreas, ovary, and even Hodgkin's disease. While the pathogenesis remains obscure, small foci of metastatic neoplasm in the retroperitoneal space can elicit a desmoplastic reaction in secondary form to malignancy. Methods: Recently we experienced 7 cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis with advanced gastric cancer. So, we report 7 cases of retroperitoneal fibrosis with clinical and radiologic characteristics. Results: The most common signs and symptoms were related irreversible renal dysfunction. The urologic finding noted medial deviation of the involved ureters and hydronephrosis Conclusions: Clinical manifestations are abdominal pain, back pain, hydronephrosis, and uremia. When sudden back pain and hydronephrosis develop in advanced malignancy, physicians should be considerd for retroperitoneal fibrosis.

장티푸스 진단에 있어서 Vi-Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test의 민감도 및 특이도

장경희,류동렬,박성하,박병규,이준구,염준섭,최영화,송영구,김현숙,정윤섭,김준명 대한감염학회 1998 감염 Vol.30 No.4

목 적 : 장티푸스는 체액의 세균배양검사에서 Salmonella typhi의 분리로 확진하지만 조기진단을 위해서는 혈청학적인 검사가 도움이 된다. 저자 등은 1989년 이후 장티푸스진단에 S. typhi의 Vi항원을 이용한 간접형광항체법 (Vi-indirect fluorescent antibody test : Vi-IFAT)을 도입하였다. 이에 지난 7년간의 검사결과를 토대로 Vi-IFAT의 민감도 및 특이도를 규명하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 1989년부터 1996년까지 연세대학교 의과대학 세브란스 병원에 발열을 주소로 내원하여 Vi-IFAT가 의뢰된 환자 중 발열의 원인이 확진된 744명의 환자를 대상으로 하였으며, Vi-IFAT에 있어서 양성반응은 1:64이상으로 하였다. 결 과 : 1) 세균배양검사에서 확진된 장티푸스 환자 178예 중 168예에서 양성반응을 보여 민감도는 94.4%이었다. 항체가는 1:64가 89예, 1:128이 36예, 1:256이 27예, 그리고 1:512가 16예이었다. 위음성이었던 10예의 항체가는 1:32가 7예, 1:16이하가 3예이었다. 2) 발열을 주소로 내원한 환자 중 장티푸스 이외의 다른 질환으로 확진된 566예 중 538예에서 음성반응을 보여 특이도는 95.1%이었다. 항체가는 1:32가 117예, 1:16이하가 421예이었다. 위양성이었던 28예의 항체가는 1:64가 23예, 1:128이 5예이었으며, 장티푸스 이외의 살모넬라증이 4예, 요로계감염이 10예, 소화기계감염이 6예, 호흡기 계감염이 5예, 악성 종양이 2예, 그리고 바이러스 감염이 1예이었다. 3) Vi-IFAT 양성인 196예 중에서 장티푸스는 168예로 양성예측율은 85.7%이었으며, Vi-IFAT 음성인 548예 중 장티푸스 이외의 발열질환은 538예로 음성예측율 98.2%이었다. 4) 배양검사와 Widal test 사이의 일치율 (Kappa value)는 0.28로 poor agreement를 보였으며 Vi-IFAT와 Widal test 사이의 Kappa value는 0.74로 good agreement를 보였다. 그러나 배양검사와 Vi-IFAT 사이의 Kappa value는 0.86으로 excellent agreement를 보여 일치율이 가장 높은 검사는 배양검사와 Vi-IFAT라 할 수 있겠다. 5) 장티푸스 환자에 있어서 Vi-IFAT의 양성율은 발열기간이 1중 미만인 환자에서는 68%, 1내지 2주인 환자에서는 89.5%, 2주이상인 환자에서는 100%이었다. 결 론 : Vi 항원을 이용한 간접형광항체법 (Vi-IFAT)은 장티푸스 진단에 높은 민감도 및 특이도를 가지며, 또한 조기진단에 있어서도 임상적으로 유용함을 확인할 수 있었다. Background : Typhoid fever is diagnosed by culture or serological study. The confirmative diagnosis of typhoid fever is made by culture of the causative organism usually from body fluids. Serological test is a supportive diagnositic tool, which is useful for early diagnosis. In Severance Hospital, Vi-indirect foluorescent antibidy test(Vi-IFAT) using the Vi-antigen of Salmonella typhi has been used in the diagnosis of typhoid fever since 1989. We investigated the test results from the past 7 years, in order to clarify the sensitivity and specificity of Vi-IFAT. Methods : A retrospective study was done on patients whose chief complaint was fever and who were tested using Vi-IFAT in the Severance Hospital from 1989 to 1996. The positive value for Vi-IFAT was defined as 1:64 or higher. Results : The sensitivity and specificity of Vi-IFAT for typhoid fever was 94.4% and 95.1%, respectively. The positive and negative predictive values were 85.7% and 98.2% respectively. Positive rates of Vi-IFAT after fever onset increased with time and 68% were positive before the first week. From the first to the second week, 89.5% were positive and after the second week, 100% were positive. Conclusion : Vi-IFAT is not only a valuable serologic test for the diagnosis of typhoid fever, but also useful in the early diagnosis of the disease.

2009년 인플루엔자 대유행 중 인플루엔자 진료소 방문자의 연령 분포 변화

김백남,곽이경,문치숙,김연숙,김의석,배인규,염준섭,이창섭,허지안 대한감염학회 2010 감염과 화학요법 Vol.42 No.2

The pandemic influenza (H1N1 2009) virus, after being introduced in Korea in April, 2009, spread rapidly nationwide in mid-2009. This study was conducted to characterize trend in age distribution of visitors to Flu-clinics during the pandemic. Demographic, clinical and laboratory data of visitors to flu clinic from Week 36 to 52 (August 30 to December 26) of 2009 were retrieved and collected from electronic databases at 9 hospitals. Visitors 0-6, 7-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-64, and 65 years or more of age were classified into group I to VI, respectively. A total of 107,467 visitors were seen at Flu-clinics for a 17-week study period. Of those, 32,485 were laboratory-confirmed. Antivirals were prescribed for 62,533 visitors. Numbers of visits, prescriptions of antivirals, and laboratory-confirmed cases of the pandemic influenza (H1N1 2009) peaked at Week 44. A large number of visits by group II and III were followed by those of group I and V, especially around the peak. Numbers of visits by group VI were lowest in all hospitals. In some hospitals, higher number of visits lasted longer in children than in adults while vice versa in other hospitals depending on the location. In summary, the pandemic influenza (H1N1 2009) was presumed to peak in late October and involved majorly children and students in Korea. Unique age distribution of visitors to flu clinic was observed in some hospitals.