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Darraj MA. Eradication Rate and Factors Influencing Helicobacter pylori Infection Clearance Using Standard Triple Therapy at a Single Centre in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Study. Int J Gen Med 2024; 17:2627-2634. [PMID: 38859911 PMCID: PMC11162962 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s456865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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Introduction Helicobacter pylori infection is a common gastrointestinal infection that affects around 50% of the global population. This infection can lead to various health conditions such as peptic ulcer disease, dyspepsia, gastric carcinoma, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma. The triple therapy which consists of proton-pump inhibitors, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin or metronidazole for 14 days is considered the first-line treatment for H. pylori and its eradication, especially in areas where clarithromycin sensitivity is still high. However, recent research shows that the efficacy of this treatment is decreasing due to antibiotic resistance. Methods This was a retrospective study that took place at Al-Hayat Jazan Hospital in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The study analyzed the medical records of 186 patients with H. pylori who had undergone the standard triple therapy. The objectives of this study were to determine the eradication rate of H. pylori by using the standard triple therapy, and to highlight the influence of some demographic characteristics such as age, gender, diabetes mellitus, and smoking on the eradication rate, in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia. Results The medical records of 186 patients were included in the study. The overall rate of successful eradication was found to be 77.4%. The results of the study showed that the decline in the eradication rate was significantly associated with the presence of diabetes and smoking status (with p-values of <0.001 and <0.004, respectively). Conclusion This study finds that the standard triple therapy for H. pylori eradication is less effective than optimal standards, as per literature and guidelines. Given its declining efficacy globally, alternative first-line treatments may be necessary. Further research is needed to assess its effectiveness in various regional contexts.
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- Majid Ahmed Darraj
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of internal medicine, King Fahad Central Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Internal Medicine, Al-Hayat Jazan Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia
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Ibrahim ME. Epidemiology, pathogenicity, risk factors, and management of Helicobacter pylori infection in Saudi Arabia. BIOMOLECULES & BIOMEDICINE 2024; 24:440-453. [PMID: 37787623 PMCID: PMC11088898 DOI: 10.17305/bb.2023.9575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gastric microbial pathogen that infects approximately half of the global population. This bacterium significantly contributes to various gastroduodenal diseases, including chronic active gastritis, peptic ulcerations, and malignant transformations. This review focuses on epidemiology, pathogenicity, virulence genes, risk factors, and management of H. pylori infection, specifically within the context of Saudi Arabia. The results presented here are grounded in studies conducted in Saudi Arabia, contrasting with mere bibliographic reviews of findings from other countries. H. pylori infection has been observed in Saudi Arabia, with substantial differences in the prevalence, ranging between 10-96% among various studied populations. Several risk factors for H. pylori infection have been identified, encompassing socioeconomic status, medical history, personal hygiene, and behavioral practices. Among the virulence genes harbored by H. pylori, cytotoxin-associated gene A (cagA) and vacuolating cytotoxin (vacA) are most common, with their presence correlating with the pathogenicity and clinical manifestations of the associated diseases. A range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic assays have been utilized to identify H. pylori infection, with their employment being influenced by factors like availability, cost, patient age, gastric symptoms, and the specifics of clinical information sought. While detection methods like the H. pylori stool antigen test and the urea breath test offer more accuracy and speed, culturing remains indispensable for determining the antimicrobial susceptibility profile. The emergence of resistant strains across varying regional settings poses a significant challenge to treatment endeavors, necessitating an assessment of local antimicrobial resistance rates prior to formulating treatment strategies. The findings of this review highlight the importance of continuous implementation of screening, control, and prevention of H. pylori infection to combat the spreading infection and other related complications.
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- Mutasim E Ibrahim
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia
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Burayzat S, Al-Tamimi M, Barqawi M, Massadi MS, Abu-Raideh J, Albalawi H, Khasawneh AI, Himsawi N, Barber M. Antimicrobial Resistance Molecular Mechanisms of Helicobacter pylori in Jordanian Children: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12030618. [PMID: 36978485 PMCID: PMC10044679 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12030618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Background: H. pylori antimicrobial resistance causes increasing treatment failure rates among H. pylori gastritis in children. This study investigates the molecular mechanisms of H. pylori antimicrobial resistance among Jordanian children. Methods: Demographic, clinical, and laboratory data were recorded for children referred to Prince Hamzah Hospital. Clarithromycin, Metronidazole, and Levofloxacin susceptibility were tested via E-test. Clarithromycin-related mutations were investigated using Real-Time (RT)-PCR and Levofloxacin resistance was analyzed with DNA sequencing of the gyrA gene. Results: 116 children were recruited, including 55.2% females and 55.2% in the age range of 10.1 to 14 years. A total of 82.7% were naïve to eradication therapy. H. pylori positivity was 93.9%, 89.6%, 61.7%, and 84.3% according to Rapid Urease Test, histology, culture, and RT-PCR, respectively. Resistance rates were 25.9% for Clarithromycin, 50% for Metronidazole, and 6.9% for Levofloxacin via E-test. A2142G or A2143G or a combination of both mutations concerning Clarithromycin resistance were documented in 26.1% of samples, while mutations in gyrA gen-related to Levofloxacin resistance were reported in 5.3% of samples. Antibiotic resistance was significantly affected by abdominal pain, anemia, hematemesis, and histological findings (p < 0.05). Conclusion: H. pylori resistance was documented for Metronidazole and Clarithromycin. RT-PCR for H. pylori identification and microbial resistance determination are valuable alternatives for cultures in determining antimicrobial susceptibility.
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- Salma Burayzat
- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +962-(5)-3903333; Fax: +962-(5)-3826613
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.A.-T.); (J.A.-R.); (H.A.); (A.I.K.); (N.H.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.B.); (M.S.M.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.B.); (M.S.M.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.A.-T.); (J.A.-R.); (H.A.); (A.I.K.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.A.-T.); (J.A.-R.); (H.A.); (A.I.K.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.A.-T.); (J.A.-R.); (H.A.); (A.I.K.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan; (M.A.-T.); (J.A.-R.); (H.A.); (A.I.K.); (N.H.)
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Hussein Cancer Center, Amman 11941, Jordan;
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Abdulrahman AT, Ismail SI, Hussain SS, Ahmed NJ, Hassan AN. Detection of Helicobacter Pylori’s Virulence Gene (UreA) and its Influence on the Result of Rapid Urease Test (RUT). AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH JOURNAL OF SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.23851/mjs.v33i4.1152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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UreA is an important virulence factor of Helicobacter pylori that, along with UreB and UreC, produces urease. Urease enzyme helps the bacterium to colonize the human stomach through metabolizing urea in order to neutralize the gastric environment. The current study aimed to detect the prevalence of the H. pylori’s ureA virulence factor gene, and to investigate the influence of this gene on the result of the rapid urease test (RUT). Eighty stomach biopsy samples were isolated from participants who were suspected to be infected with H. pylori in Erbil city. Participants were 36 males and 44 females, aged between 18 and 67 years. The results showed that 42 (52.5%) of the participants were positive for H. pylori when tested by RUT, while 59 (73.8%) of the patients showed positive H. pylori infection when tested by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the 16S rRNA gene. The results of the PCR test based on the ureA gene revealed that 42 (52.5%) of the samples were positive. The important finding of this research is the presence of 100% compatibility between positive samples of RUT and ureA genes. It can be concluded from this study that a person may be infected with H. pylori, but the RUT test fails to detect the infection if the bacteria lack the ureA gene, indicating a direct impact of this gene on the result of RUT, which is a defect of RUT.
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Mahant S, Chakraborty A, Som A, Mehra S, Das K, Mukhopadhyay AK, Gehlot V, Bose S, Das R. The Synergistic Role of Tip α, Nucleolin and Ras in Helicobacter pylori Infection Regulates the Cell Fate Towards Inflammation or Apoptosis. Curr Microbiol 2021; 78:3720-3732. [PMID: 34468852 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-021-02626-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) leads to a fork in the road situation where it is critical and complex to judge the fate of the cell. We propose for the first time an in silico representation of a protein level network model that can unfold the mystery behind the cell fate decision between inflammation or cell proliferation or cell death. Upon infection TNF inducible protein α (Tip α) is internalised after binding with the cell surface receptor Nucleolin which is overexpressed on the cell surface thereby activating the Ras pathway. Tip α, Nucleolin and Ras decides the cell fate for apoptosis or abnormal cell proliferation along with ulcers in the gastric tract, hence we term it as the "death triad", which otherwise triggers the inflammatory pathway through downstream signalling of NF-κβ. A series of proteins involved in the signalling cascade are portrayed through compartmentalization of the bacteria and the gut wall. The depicted network works synchronously toward an overarching goal of deciding between apoptosis or inflammation or proliferation. The model has been validated by simulating it with existing transcriptomic data along with clinical findings from patients infected with H. pylori across different regions in India. The results clearly indicate that for a short period of time there is increased binding of Tip α to Nucleolin and the receptor starts to saturate. This increases the tenacity of binding and the cell triggers an inflammatory cascade reaction which involves proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF α thereby progressing to inflammation by activating NF-κβ downstream. On the other hand, Ras involved in interaction with nucleolin can be present both in its activated or inactivated state. Binding of Tip α as a monomer leads to desensitization of Nucleolin leading to cell survival and proliferation.
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- Shweta Mahant
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P, 201313, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, 3800, Australia
- Victorian Heart Institute, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, 3800, Australia
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- Centre of Bioinformatics, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, U.P, 211002, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P, 201313, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Manipal Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, 110075, India
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- Division of Bacteriology, National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases, Kolkata, 700010, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P, 201313, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P, 201313, India.
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P, 201313, India.
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Eed EM, Hawash YA, Khalifa AS, Alsharif KF, Alghamdi SA, Saber T, Ismail KA, Shehab-Eldeen SA. Molecular diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori antibiotic resistance in the Taif region, Saudi Arabia. Microbiol Immunol 2019; 63:199-205. [PMID: 31045263 DOI: 10.1111/1348-0421.12686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Success in eradication of Helicobacter pylori is declining globally because H. pylori has developed resistance against most of the antibiotics proposed for eradication regimens, mainly through point mutations. The present study included 200 patients with dyspepsia attending Taif Hospital. Gastric biopsies were obtained during gastroscopy and subjected to rapid urease testing. Molecular methods were used to confirm diagnoses of H. pylori infection and to identify resistance gene variants of four antibiotics; namely, clarithromycin, metronidazole, fluoroquinolones and tetracycline (23S rRNA, gyrA, rdxA and 16S rRNA respectively). Of all investigated patients, Molecular diagnoses were made in 143 of all investigated patients; thus, the prevalence was .5%. The overall rate of resistance to clarithromycin among the H. pylori-positive patients was high (39.9%) and the rate of resistance significantly greater (48.2%) among the secondary resistance group, secondary resistance being defined as resistance as a result of previous exposure to the relevant antibiotic. The rate of resistance to fluoroquinolones was considered moderate; the difference in rate of resistance between the primary and secondary resistance groups (8.4% and 9.5%, respectively) was not significant Also, there was a low prevalence of both primary and the secondary tetracycline resistance in the study cohort. In contrast, the prevalence of metronidazole resistance was considered high with no significant difference between the two resistance groups. H. pylori showed an increased prevalence of resistance to all four of the commonly used therapeutic agents. Thus, eradication therapy should be based on the regional results of susceptibility testing. Moreover, treatment tailored according to individually determined H. pylori susceptibility may be a reasonable future goal.
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- Emad M Eed
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Al Menoufia, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Molecular and Clinical Parasitology Department, National Liver Institute, Menoufia University, Al Menoufia, Egypt
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- Clinical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Al Menoufia, Egypt.,Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Tropical Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Al Menoufia, Egypt
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Ghaith D, Elzahry M, Mostafa G, Mostafa S, Elsherif R, Ramzy I. Mutations affecting domain V of the 23S rRNA gene in Helicobacter pylori from Cairo, Egypt. J Chemother 2016; 28:367-70. [PMID: 26358218 DOI: 10.1179/1973947815y.0000000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clarithromycin is a main component of the recommended first-line triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori in Egypt. We aimed in our study to investigate the prevalence of clarithromycin-resistant H. pylori strains due to the point mutations at domain V of the H. pylori 23S rRNA among the Egyptian population using the polymerase chain reaction/restricted fragment length polymorphism (PCR/RFLP) assay. METHODS Gastric biopsies obtained from 100 dyspeptic patients who consecutively attended at Cairo University Hospital during the period from January to November 2013 were subjected to PCR/RFLP in order to detect the point mutations at domain V of the H. pylori 23S rRNA associated with clarithromycin resistance. The PCR amplicon of the 23S H. pylori rRNA is restricted with MboII for detection of A2142G mutation and with BsaI for A2143G mutation. RESULTS The prevalence of H. pylori infection among 100 patients was 70%; clarithromycin resistance was detected in 39/70 (57.7%) of positive H. pylori isolates. Occurrence of 23S rRNA A2142G mutations resulted in two DNA fragments (418 and 350 bp) by PCR-RFLP; on the other hand, no A2143G mutations were detected. CONCLUSIONS The high prevalence of clarithromycin resistance (57.7%) caused by A2142G mutations at domain V of the H. pylori 23S rRNA may mandate changing of the standard clarithromycin-containing triple therapy. The PCR/RFLP assay was a rapid and accurate method for molecular detection of H. pylori infection in addition to determination of different nucleotide mutations causing clarithromycin resistance.
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- Doaa Ghaith
- a Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University , Egypt
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- b Endemic Medicine and Hepatology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University , Egypt
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- b Endemic Medicine and Hepatology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University , Egypt
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- c Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Beni-Suef University , Egypt
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- a Clinical and Chemical Pathology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University , Egypt
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- b Endemic Medicine and Hepatology Department, Faculty of Medicine , Cairo University , Egypt
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Hamad GM, Taha TH, El-Deeb NM, Alshehri AMA. Advanced trends in controlling Helicobacter pylori infections using functional and therapeutically supplements in baby milk. Journal of Food Science and Technology 2015; 52:8156-63. [PMID: 26604389 DOI: 10.1007/s13197-015-1875-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 05/08/2015] [Accepted: 05/13/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Helicobacter pylori is a common human pathogen infecting about 30 % of children and 60 % of adults worldwide. It is responsible for diseases such as gastritis, peptic ulcer and gastric cancer. H. pylori treatment based on antibiotics with proton pump inhibitor, but therapy failure is shown to be higher than 20 % and is essentially due to an increasing in prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which has led to the search for alternative therapies. In this study, we discuss the usage of natural extracts mixture as alternative or complementary agents in controlling H. pylori infection so here, we focused on the plant extracts of (Cloves, Pepper, Cumin, Sage, Pomegranate peel, Ginger, Myrrh and Licorice). To that end, Phytochemical constituents detection like Tannins, Glycosides, Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Terpenoids, Saponins, Phenolic compounds, Reducing sugars, Volatile oils, Amino acids and Proteins was demonstrated. Each plant extract was examined individually or in combination for its antimicrobial activity against H. pylori. Out of the used extracts, four mixes were prepared and tested against H. pylori. The antibacterial activities of the four mixes, represented by the diameter of inhibition clear zone, recorded 21, 39, 23 and 28 mm. The most potent mix (mix2) was chosen and mixed with baby milk as a new combination for H. pylori infections treatment in babies.
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- Gamal M Hamad
- Food Technology Department, Arid Land Cultivation Research Institute (ALCRI), City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA- CITY), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934 Egypt
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- Environmental Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA- CITY), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934 Egypt
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- Bio Pharmaceutical Product Research Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Research Institute (GEBRI), City of Scientific Research and Technology Applications (SRTA- CITY), New Borg El-Arab City, Alexandria 21934 Egypt
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 9004 Saudi Arabia
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Rizwan M, Fatima N, Alvi A. Epidemiology and pattern of antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori: scenario from Saudi Arabia. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:212-8. [PMID: 25038206 PMCID: PMC4131303 DOI: 10.4103/1319-3767.136935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Helicobacter pylori is recognized as a major cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer, and mucosa-associated lymphoma. Infection with this gram-negative microaerophile has been treated using combination of antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors for different gastrointestinal diseases. The most commonly used treatment is triple therapy which consists of administration of a proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin. Many factors contribute to treatment failure, but one of the main reasons is development of bacterial antibiotic resistance. The percent prevalence of antibiotic resistance varies among different countries; it appears to be partly determined by the geographic factors and its ability to undergo frequent homologous recombination. The aim of this paper is to review the prevalence of H. pylori infection, association of clinical outcomes with H. pylori genotypes, and current status of antibiotic resistance in H. pylori in Saudi Arabia. It also discusses the different alternative approaches for the treatment of H. pylori using antibiotics. In addition, association of antibiotic resistance with H. pylori virulent genotypes in Saudi population and its underlying resistance mechanism will also be discussed.
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- Mohammed Rizwan
- Department of Clinical Research, Cell and Molecular Biology Unit, Medical Research Centre, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,Address for correspondence: Dr. Ayesha Alvi, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. E-mail:
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