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- Title
CercetAri preliminare privind infecTia cu Helicobacter pylori la copii spitalizaTi proveniTi din Nord-Vestul României.
- Authors
Dan Gheban, Teodora Domșa; Rădulescu, Amanda; Borzan, Cristina
- Abstract
Background: Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) are the etiological agent of the most common chronic infection worldwide. The prevalence of the infection varies widely, rates being higher in developing countries, most of the infections occurring during childhood. Study Question: The aim of this study was to determine the rates of infection among children in our country. Study Design: A retrospective study was conducted, that analyzed a group of 7011 pediatric patients. Measures and Outcomes: We evaluated gastric biopsy samples along with clinical data coming from children that underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy between 01.01.2000 and 31.12.2015. Results: The frequency of H pylori positive samples was of 24.49%. The linear increase in the proportion of infected patients with age is consistent with the data available worldwide. Conclusions: The high infection rate observed among the evaluated pediatric patients highlights the usefulness of additional research in favor of proper management of H pylori infection.
- Publication
Brasov Medical Journal / Jurnal Medical Brasovean, 2018, Issue 1, p31
- ISSN
1841-0782
- Publication type
Article