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Ngaiza AI, Yahaya JJ, Mwakimonga AK, Vuhahula E, Mnango L, Mwakigonja AR, Kawishe GJ, Ng D. Histologic detection of Helicobacter pylori by the immunohistochemical method using anti-Helicobacter pylori polyclonal antibody: A cross-sectional study of patients with gastric pathologies at the Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. Arab J Gastroenterol 2022; 23:7-14. [PMID: 34840096 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajg.2021.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIM Immunohistochemistry is one of the superior methods and is regarded as the gold standard for the detection of Helicobacter pylori. We aimed to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori in gastric biopsies among patients at the Muhimbili National Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016. Also, we determined the predictors of Helicobacter pylori infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospectively, we retrieved the tissue blocks of gastric biopsies at the Central Pathology Laboratory of the patients with different gastric pathologies at the Muhimbili National Hospital from January 2012 to December 2016. Helicobacter pylori were detected using anti-Helicobacter pylori polyclonal antibodies. Binary logistic regression analysis was done to determine the predictors of Helicobacter pylori infection. A two-tailed p < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS The prevalence of detection of Helicobacter pylori was 37.1% (63/170) using immunohistochemistry compared to 32.4% (55/170) using histology. Peptic ulcer disease, the absence of gastric cancer, and chronic gastritis were the predictors of Helicobacter pylori infection in our study (AOR = 0.2, 95% CI = 0.06-0.70, p = 0.011, AOR = 3.23, 95% CI = 1.02-10.29, p = 0.047, AOR = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.12-0.87, p = 0.025, respectively). CONCLUSION In this study, Helicobacter pylori infection was associated with the presence of peptic ulcer disease, chronic gastritis, and the absence of gastric cancer. The rate of detection of Helicobacter pylori infection was higher in tissue blocks of elderly patients than in those of young patients. Also, gastric cancer was more prevalent in old female patients.
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- Advera I Ngaiza
- Department of Pathology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, College of Health Sciences (CHS), The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
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- Department of Pathology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Pathology, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Anatomical Pathology, Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Molecular Biology and biotechnology, University of Dar-es-salaam, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Pathology, University of California, USA
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Yang J, Zhou X, Liu X, Ling Z, Ji F. Role of the Gastric Microbiome in Gastric Cancer: From Carcinogenesis to Treatment. Front Microbiol 2021; 12:641322. [PMID: 33790881 PMCID: PMC8005548 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.641322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The development of sequencing technology has expanded our knowledge of the human gastric microbiome, which is now known to play a critical role in the maintenance of homeostasis, while alterations in microbial community composition can promote the development of gastric diseases. Recently, carcinogenic effects of gastric microbiome have received increased attention. Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide with a high mortality rate. Helicobacter pylori is a well-recognized risk factor for GC. More than half of the global population is infected with H. pylori, which can modulate the acidity of the stomach to alter the gastric microbiome profile, leading to H. pylori-associated diseases. Moreover, there is increasing evidence that bacteria other than H. pylori and their metabolites also contribute to gastric carcinogenesis. Therefore, clarifying the contribution of the gastric microbiome to the development and progression of GC can lead to improvements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. In this review, we discuss the current state of knowledge regarding changes in the microbial composition of the stomach caused by H. pylori infection, the carcinogenic effects of H. pylori and non-H. pylori bacteria in GC, as well as the potential therapeutic role of gastric microbiome in H. pylori infection and GC.
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- Jinpu Yang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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Kouitcheu Mabeku LB, Bello Epesse M, Fotsing S, Kamgang R, Tchidjo M. Stool Antigen Testing, a Reliable Noninvasive Method of Assessment of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Patients with Gastro-duodenal Disorders in Cameroon. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:511-520. [PMID: 32350723 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06219-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Several techniques such as invasive and noninvasive are used for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection. AIM The aim of this study was to compare the results of rapid urease test, stool antigen test and serology in diagnosing H. pylori infection in Cameroon. METHODS Hundred patients (66 women and 34 men) were enrolled. Each patient gave a written consent. The study was approved by the local Ethical Committee of Medical Sciences and the institutional review board. From each patient, blood, stool and gastric biopsies samples were collected for H. pylori detection using three methods: stool antigen test, serology and rapid urease test (RUT), taken as gold standard. Statistical analysis was performed using Graph pad Prism 7. RESULTS Helicobacter pylori infection was detected in 43%, 45% and 73% of patients based on the RUT, stool antigen test and serology, respectively. The difference was statistically significant between serology and RUT (P = 0.0026), but not between stool antigens test and RUT (P = 0.288). Taken RUT as gold standard, the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of stool antigens test and serology were 65.11, 70.17, 62.22 and 72.72%; 88.37, 40.35, 55.77 and 82.14%, respectively. The accuracy of stool antigen test and serology was 68 and 61%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our finding showed that stool antigen test can be used as a noninvasive method of assessment of H. pylori infection in our setting. Serological test can be used in screening; however, further diagnostic tests need to be carried out to confirm seropositive cases.
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- Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku
- Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon.
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- Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Laquintinie Hospital of Douala, P. O. Box 4035, Douala, Cameroon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Polyclinique de Poitiers, P. O. Box 15422, Douala, Cameroon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Polyclinique de Poitiers, P. O. Box 15422, Douala, Cameroon
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Gökışık MT, Uyar S. The role of Helicobacter pylori in vitamin-B 12 deficiency due to metformin use. Helicobacter 2020; 25:e12718. [PMID: 32559822 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Metformin is widely used for the treatment of type-2 diabetes (T2D) but was shown to cause vitamin-B12 deficiency. H pylori infection was also suggested to cause vitamin-B12 deficiency. This study aimed to elucidate the relationships in this triad by investigating vitamin-B12 deficiency and H pylori infection in T2D patients using metformin. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study recruited T2D patients using metformin from a primary care center and examined their socioeconomic status, accompanying complaints, medication use, and hemogram parameters such as serum vitamin B12 , calcium, and hemoglobin. The presence of H pylori infection was determined through stool antigen test. RESULTS Study included 421 T2D patients on metformin regimen: 213 (50.6%) males and 208 (49.4%) females. The mean duration of diabetes was 9.88 ± 7.32 years, and the total metformin dose was 1925.5 ± 236.7 mg/d. Almost half of the participants (n = 199, 47.3%) had H pylori infection, and more than half (n = 222, 52.7%) had vitamin-B12 deficiency. The rate of vitamin-B12 deficiency was significantly higher among those with H pylori infection. No significant relationship was found between the daily metformin dose and vitamin-B12 deficiency. CONCLUSIONS This study supported the role of H pylori infection in vitamin-B12 deficiency. However, the effects of increased metformin dose and H pylori infection on vitamin-B12 levels were not additive. It is recommended that vitamin-B12 levels in T2D patients are monitored and those with vitamin-B12 deficiency, regardless of metformin dose, are screened for H pylori and, if necessary, treated.
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- Melih Tansel Gökışık
- Department of Family Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Antalya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Antalya, Turkey
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Stowell CP, Stowell SR. Biologic roles of the ABH and Lewis histo-blood group antigens Part I: infection and immunity. Vox Sang 2019; 114:426-442. [PMID: 31070258 DOI: 10.1111/vox.12787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Revised: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The ABH and Lewis antigens were among the first of the human red blood cell polymorphisms to be identified and, in the case of the former, play a dominant role in transfusion and transplantation. But these two therapies are largely twentieth century innovations, and the ABH and related carbohydrate antigens are not only expressed on a very wide range of human tissues, but were present in primates long before modern humans evolved. Although we have learned a great deal about the biochemistry and genetics of these structures, the biological roles that they play in human health and disease are incompletely understood. This review and its companion, to appear in a later issue of Vox Sanguinis, will focus on a few of the biologic and pathologic processes which appear to be affected by histo-blood group phenotype. The first of the two reviews will explore the interactions of two bacteria with the ABH and Lewis glycoconjugates of their human host cells, and describe the possible connections between the immune response of the human host to infection and the development of the AB-isoagglutinins. The second review will describe the relationship between ABO phenotype and thromboembolic disease, cardio-vascular disease states, and general metabolism.
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- Christopher P Stowell
- Blood Transfusion Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Center for Apheresis, Center for Transfusion and Cellular Therapies, Emory Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Zaraatgar Gohardani HR, Moghanloo E, Badameh P, Rezaei S, Babaei V, Teimourian S. The Significant Association of the dupA and cagA genes of Helicobacter pylori with Peptic Ulcer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.29252/jhehp.4.4.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Kouitcheu Mabeku LB, Noundjeu Ngamga ML, Leundji H. Potential risk factors and prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among adult patients with dyspepsia symptoms in Cameroon. BMC Infect Dis 2018; 18:278. [PMID: 29907086 PMCID: PMC6003128 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3146-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2017] [Accepted: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori is a Gram negative bacterium that colonizes the stomach of approximately two-thirds of the human population and it is involved in the pathogenesis of gastroduodenal diseases. This study sought to determine potential risk factors associated with seroprevalence of H. pylori among dyspepsia patients in Cameroon for a better management of the disease. METHODS The study was carried out from August to December 2014 at Laquintinie Hospital and District Hospital of Bonassama in Douala metropolis. 205 patients (127 women and 78 men; mean age, 53.79 ± 11.11 years; range, 35-75 years) were enrolled. Each subject gave a written consent. The study was approved by the local Ethical Committee of Medical Sciences. A structured questionnaire was used to collect information on sociodemographic parameters and predisposing risk factors for Helicobacter pylori infection. For each patient, body mass index (BMI) and direct inquiry about dyspeptic symptoms were done. Blood samples were tested for H. pylori antibodies, and ABO/Rhesus blood group antigen typing was performed. RESULTS The overall prevalence was 64.39%. All patients with upper abdominal pains and frequent burping were H. pylori seropositive. We found that infection takes place early in childhood and adolescence, and reaches its peak at adulthood at 35 to 44 years. Sixty-two percent of women over 68 of men were infected. 80.39% of patients with family history of gastric cancer were seropositive, while 19.60% were seronegative (p = 0.001). Prevalence of 79.09 and 47.4% was recorded respectively for subjects with low, middle and high income levels (p = 0.001). H. pylori infection rate was 60.48% in blood group O patients compared with 70.37% in other blood groups (p = 0.203). 73% of infected subjects over 59% of uninfected ones currently take NSAIDs (p = 0.0509). Overcrowded households have a higher rate of 65.32% seropositivity in contrast with a lower rate of 33.33% from norm household (p = 0.197). 69.29% of obese and overweight patients versus 58.24% of subjects with normal weight were seropositive (P = 0.215). CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrate that low income, family history of gastric cancer, clinical symptoms of nausea/vomiting and flatulence/bloating were risk factors of H. pylori infection in this population.
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- Laure Brigitte Kouitcheu Mabeku
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Microbiology and Pharmacology Laboratory, University of Dschang, P. O. Box 67, Dschang, Cameroon
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- Gastroenterology Department, Laquintinie Hospital of Douala, P. O. Box 4035, Douala, Cameroon
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Seid A, Demsiss W. Feco-prevalence and risk factors of Helicobacter pylori infection among symptomatic patients at Dessie Referral Hospital, Ethiopia. BMC Infect Dis 2018; 18:260. [PMID: 29879914 PMCID: PMC5991442 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3179-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is the most common chronic bacterial infection in the world. It can result in various upper gastroduodenal diseases. The prevalence varies among countries, population groups within the same country and testing methods. The aim of the study was to determine feco-prevalence and risk factors of H.pylori infection among symptomatic patients in Amhara region, Northeast Ethiopia. METHODS A cross sectional study was conducted in a total of 342 new consecutive outpatients with upper abdominal complaints at Dessie Referral Hospital from May to July, 2016. A structured questionnaire was used to collect the socio-demographic, lifestyle and environmental data. Stool samples were used to detect H. pylori specific antigen. Blood samples were assessed for anti-H. pylori IgG and ABO blood types. SPSS version 20.0 statistical software package was used for data analysis. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used in the analysis and P-value ≤0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS H. pylori stool antigen and serum anti-H.pylori IgG detection rate was 30.4 and 60.5% respectively with kappa measure of agreement of 0.271. Antigen detection was significantly associated with family size (> 3) [AOR = 1.83, 95% CI: 1.10-3.05, p = 0.02], more persons (> 3) sharing the same bed room in the household [AOR = 2.91, 95% CI: 1.39-6.11, p = 0.005], alcohol consumption (> once a week) [AOR = 2.70, 95% CI: 1.49-4.89, p = 0.001] and individuals' blood type: group O [AOR = 8.93, 95%CI: 1.79-44.48, p = 0.008] and group A [AOR = 5.53, 95%CI: 1.08-28.36, p = 0.040]. Gender, age, marital status, occupation, educational level, residence, smoking as well as coffee, tea, fruits and vegetables consumption were not statistically associated with H. pylori antigen detection (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION The overall H. pylori stool antigen and anti-H. pylori IgG detection rate was 30.4 and 60.5%, respectively. The test agreement was not strongly convincing and needs further evaluation. Alcohol consumption, overcrowding and ABO blood group were significantly associated with H. pylori antigen detection.
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- Abdurahaman Seid
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P.O. Box 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, P.O. Box 1145, Dessie, Ethiopia
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Histo-blood group carbohydrates as facilitators for infection by Helicobacter pylori. INFECTION GENETICS AND EVOLUTION 2017; 53:167-174. [DOI: 10.1016/j.meegid.2017.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Revised: 05/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Effects of Different Environmental Factors and Virulence Factors, dupA and iceA Genes, of Helicobacter pylori on Peptic Ulcer. Jundishapur J Microbiol 2017. [DOI: 10.5812/jjm.40161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Alebie G. Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and Associated Factors among Gastritis Students in Jigjiga University, Jigjiga, Somali Regional State of Ethiopia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.15406/jbmoa.2016.03.00060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Unler GK, Teke Ozgur G, Gokturk HS, Karakoca A, Erinanc OH. A Comparison of Five Different Treatment Regimens as the First-Line Treatment of Helicobacter pylori in Turkey. Helicobacter 2016; 21:279-85. [PMID: 26621567 DOI: 10.1111/hel.12285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The H. pylori eradication success is low in countries with high antibiotic resistance to H. pylori. OBJECTIVE We retrospectively assessed the eradication rates achieved by five different regimens and aimed to compare the efficiency of bismuth enhanced sequential therapy and other treatments in a gastroenterology outpatient clinic a university-affiliated hospital. DESIGN Our study was carried out with a retrospective cohort design. SETTING This study assessed the gastroscopy examinations of patients. PATIENTS A total of 621 patients were included in the study. There were 122 patients in the quadruple treatment group, 168 patients in the classical sequential treatment group, 130 patients in the bismuth enhanced sequential therapy, 113 patients in the sequential treatment with levofloxacin, and 88 patients in the hybrid treatment. MEASUREMENTS Eradication rates of different regimens was analyzed by performing Chi-square and Tukey's honest significant difference test. RESULTS Eradication rates by ITT and PP analysis achieved by treatment groups were 74.6 and 75.6% in the quadruple treatment; 70.2 and 70.4% in the sequential treatment with clarithromycin, 88.5 and 90.3% in the bismuth enhanced sequential therapy, 77.9 and 78.5% in the sequential treatment with levofloxacin, and 76.1 and 76.2% in the hybrid treatment. LIMITATIONS The main limitation of our study was its retrospective nature. Different proton pump inhibitors were used in the treatment arms. CONCLUSIONS Bismuth-enhanced sequential therapy can be recommended to overcome resistance.
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- Gulhan Kanat Unler
- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Konya, Turkey
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Kirubakaran R, Ooi CY, Su KP, Izhar NA. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infections among patients referred for endoscopy at Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(15)61047-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Korkut Y, Kilit T, Işık İ, Kilit C. Dispepsi Şikâyeti ile Başvuran Hastalarda Helikobakter Pilori Pozitifliği Açısından C-14 Üre Nefes Testi ile Endoskopinin Karşılaştırılması. FAMILY PRACTICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE 2016. [DOI: 10.22391/920.182937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Blood group antigens represent polymorphic traits inherited among individuals and populations. At present, there are 34 recognized human blood groups and hundreds of individual blood group antigens and alleles. Differences in blood group antigen expression can increase or decrease host susceptibility to many infections. Blood groups can play a direct role in infection by serving as receptors and/or coreceptors for microorganisms, parasites, and viruses. In addition, many blood group antigens facilitate intracellular uptake, signal transduction, or adhesion through the organization of membrane microdomains. Several blood groups can modify the innate immune response to infection. Several distinct phenotypes associated with increased host resistance to malaria are overrepresented in populations living in areas where malaria is endemic, as a result of evolutionary pressures. Microorganisms can also stimulate antibodies against blood group antigens, including ABO, T, and Kell. Finally, there is a symbiotic relationship between blood group expression and maturation of the gastrointestinal microbiome.
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- Laura Cooling
- Department of Pathology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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The impact of amalgam dental fillings on the frequency of Helicobacter pylori infection and H. pylori eradication rates in patients treated with concomitant, quadruple, and levofloxacin-based therapies. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 27:769-75. [PMID: 25919773 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000000372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Mercury exposure is encountered most commonly in individuals with amalgam fillings. The toxic, bactericidal, and immunosuppressive effects of mercury are well known. Furthermore, multiple antibiotic resistance can be transferred, together with mercury resistance. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of Helicobacter pylori infection in dyspeptic patients with amalgam fillings and the effect of the amalgam fillings on H. pylori eradication rates in these patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Four hundred and seventy-five patients who presented with dyspeptic complaints and underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and gastric biopsy were included in this study. One hundred and sixty-nine (35.6%) patients were negative and 306 (64.4%) patients were positive for H. pylori. All of the participants underwent dental examinations in a blinded manner. The participants were divided into two groups on the basis of the presence of amalgam fillings. The H. pylori-positive patients were divided randomly into three subgroups: patients who received concomitant therapy (CT) (rabeprazole-amoxicillin-clarithromycin-metronidazole for 14 days; n=122); patients who received quadruple therapy (QT) (rabeprazole-tetracycline-metronidazole-colloidal bismuth subcitrate for 10 days; n=97); and patients who received levofloxacin-based therapy (LT) (rabeprazole-amoxicillin-levofloxacin for 10 days; n=87). Eradication success was detected by a urea breath test 6 weeks after the end of treatment. RESULTS The frequency of H. pylori infection was significantly lower in the filling group compared with the nonfilling group (53.7 and 78.8%, respectively; P<0.001). The eradication rates in the CT, QT, and LT groups were 65.5, 67.0, and 58.6%, respectively, in the intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis and 69.6, 70.7, and 62.2%, respectively, in the per-protocol (PP) analysis. In all of the H. pylori-positive patients and separately in the CT and LT groups, the eradication rates were significantly lower in the filling group compared with the nonfilling group. However, in the QT group, there was no significant difference between the patients with and without fillings (P=0.001, 0.003, 0.012, 0.14, respectively). Logistic regression analysis showed that the absence of amalgam filling exerts independent effects on the increased frequency of H. pylori infection and increased rate of H. pylori eradication. CONCLUSION This is the first study to show a lower frequency of H. pylori colonization in patients with amalgam fillings than without and that H. pylori eradication rates are lower in patients with amalgam fillings compared to those without.
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Tadesse E, Daka D, Yemane D, Shimelis T. Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and its related risk factors in symptomatic patients in southern Ethiopia. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:834. [PMID: 25421746 PMCID: PMC4255656 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori is the main etiology of peptic ulcers and chronic gastritis. Various studies showed that blood type 'O' is more common among patients with peptic ulcer. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of H. pylori antibodies and its relationship with ABO/Rhesus blood groups, age, sex and residence of symptomatic patients in southern Ethiopia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted in a total of 408 consecutive patients with upper abdominal complaints at Hawassa University Hospital from October 2012 to January 2013. Data on demographic factors was collected from all participants using questionnaires. Blood samples were also collected and tested for ABO and Rh blood group phenotype using hemagglutination test and for anti-H. pylori antibody (IgG) using two different ELISAs.. RESULTS The overall seroprevalence of H. pylori infection was 83.3% (340/408), and it was significantly higher in rural (71.2%) compared to urban residents (28.8%) (p=0.008). Participants with blood group AB, A, O, B, and Rh positive had H. pylori prevalence of 88.9, 84.2, 83.7, 80.9, and 83.5%, respectively. H. pylori infection was not significantly influenced by age, sex, occupation, educational status and ABO/ Rh status (p>0.05). CONCLUSION The high seroprevalence of H. pylori infection especially among rural residents calls for immediate intervention measures so that its clinical consequences could be minimized. ABO/Rh blood group was not found to be associated with H. pylori infection.
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- Endale Tadesse
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, P.O. Box 1560, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, P.O. Box 1560, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, P.O. Box 1560, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, P.O. Box 1560, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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Demirel BB, Akkas BE, Vural GU. Clinical factors related with helicobacter pylori infection--is there an association with gastric cancer history in first-degree family members? Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2014; 14:1797-802. [PMID: 23679276 DOI: 10.7314/apjcp.2013.14.3.1797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to assess clinical factors associated with Helicobacter pylori positivity and to evaluate the incidence of gastric carcinoma in first-degree family members of infected patients. A total of 580 patients (mean age:38±17) with gastrointestinal complaints underwent C-14 urea breath test (UBT). Patients were grouped as: Group-1, untreated patients (n:384); and Group-2, patients who previously treated with eradication triple therapy (n:196). C-14 UBT was performed 1-2 months after the completion of eradication therapy. Associations of H pylori positivity with age, gender, ABO and Rhesus groups, smoking, dietary habits, and history of gastric cancer in first-degree family members were evaluated. The frequency of H pylori positivity was significantly higher in group-1 (58%) compared to group-2 (20%), p=0.001. There were no correlations between H pylori positivity and age, gender, ABO groups, Rhesus subgroups, smoking and dietary habits in both patient groups. The frequency of gastric cancer in family members was significantly higher in patients with H pylori infection among group-1, compared to infected patients among group-2 (56% vs. 28.6% respectively, p=0.03). We observed a significant association between H pylori positivity and the presence of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives of group-1 patients. Our results provide some confirmation of the presence of a link between gastric cancer development and H pylori. C-14 UBT is a sensitive, reliable and a widely recommended test for the detection of H pylori infection and recurrence. We suggest that detection and eradication of H pylori may contribute to a reduced risk of gastric cancer in the family members of infected patients.
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- Busra B Demirel
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ankara Oncology Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Alvarado-Esquivel C, Ramos-Nevárez A, Cerrillo-Soto SM, Martínez-Ramírez L, Guido-Arreola CA, Muñoz-González FA. Seroepidemiology of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection in general population in a northern Mexican city. Health (London) 2014. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2014.61005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Marušić M, Majstorović Barać K, Bilić A, Jurčić D, Gulić S, Grubić Rotkvić P, Bago J. Do gender and age influence the frequency of Helicobacter pylori infection? Wien Klin Wochenschr 2013; 125:714-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00508-013-0433-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2012] [Accepted: 09/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sero-prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among asymptomatic healthy Omani blood donors. ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/s2222-1808(13)60059-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Helicobacter pylori infection and atrophic gastritis are related to an increased risk for gastric cancer. There is a decrease in global H. pylori prevalence. We analyzed the prevalence of H. pylori infection in Latvia by the plasma IgG test and the presence of atrophy by means of pepsinogen testing. METHODS This subanalysis was carried out on a randomly selected cross-sectional sample of a general population of adults to access cardiovascular risk factors. Plasma samples were screened for H. pylori IgG (cutoff value 24 U/ml), and pepsinogens (Pg) I and II. Pg cutoff values of PgI/PgII ≤ 3 and PgI ≤ 70 ng/ml were used to assess the prevalence of atrophy of any grade and PgI/PgII ≤ 2 and PgI ≤ 30 ng/ml for advanced atrophy. RESULTS Altogether, 3564 serum samples were available for the study (2346 women, 1218 men; median age 54 years). Of the tested individuals, 79.21% were H. pylori positive, with no difference between sexes. The prevalence increased with age (P<0.001). Atrophy of any grade was identified in 1444 individuals (40.52%) and advanced atrophy in 475 individuals (13.33%). Linear association with age was present in both response types (P<0.001). The prevalence of atrophy of any grade was higher in women (41.73%) than in men (38.18%; P=0.04); this difference was lost for advanced atrophy (women 13.98%, men 12.07%; P=0.1). CONCLUSION The prevalence of H. pylori infection or atrophy remains high in Latvia. Determining the right cutoff value is critically important for pepsinogen-based atrophy detection in Europe in order to objectively stratify gastric cancer risk.
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Jaff MS. Relation between ABO blood groups and Helicobacter pylori infection in symptomatic patients. Clin Exp Gastroenterol 2011; 4:221-6. [PMID: 22016583 PMCID: PMC3190290 DOI: 10.2147/ceg.s23019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2011] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Epidemiological studies have demonstrated higher frequencies of the O blood group and the nonsecretor phenotype of ABH antigens among patients suffering from peptic ulcers. Since Helicobacter pylori has been established as the main etiological factor in this disease, controversies about the associations of the ABO and Lewis blood group phenotypes and secretor and nonsecretor phenotypes in relation to susceptibility towards infection by this bacillus have been presented. The aim of this study was to verify the frequencies of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood groups in H. pylori seropositive symptomatic patients. The study included (n = 1108) patients with dyspepsia symptoms referred from an outpatient clinic in Erbil city for investigation. Age, sex, and residency were recorded as a routine laboratory framework. Patients underwent SD Bioline (Standard Diagnostics Inc, Kyonggi-do, South Korea) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay serologic tests for H. pylori. ABO blood group phenotypes were determined by a standard hemagglutination test. Results showed that 64.8% of patients (n = 718/1108) were seropositive for H. pylori infection, and (35.2%) (n = 390/1108) were seronegative. Of the seropositive patients, 40.8% (n = 293/718) were male and 59.2% (n = 425/718) were female; while of the seronegative patients, 46.7% (n = 182/390) were male and 53.3% (n = 208/390) were female. The mean age for seropositives and seronegatives was (38.0 ± 14.6) years and (37.6 ± 15.7) years respectively. The frequency of the ABO and Rh-positive (Rh+) blood groups among seropositive patients was (A = 32.0%, B = 19.5%, AB = 6.7%, O = 41.8%, and Rh+ = 92.5%) and was (A = 32.3%, B = 28.2%, AB = 8.0%, O = 31.5%, and Rh+ = 92.5%) in seronegatives. The results of this study suggest that ABO blood groups, age, and gender influence seropositivity for H. pylori infection.
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- Mohamad Salih Jaff
- Pathology Department, College of Medicine, Hawler Medical University (formerly Salahuddin University), Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
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Alkim H, Iscan M, Oz F. Effectiveness of ranitidine bismuth citrate and proton pump inhibitor based triple therapies of Helicobacter pylori in Turkey. Libyan J Med 2011; 6:LJM-6-8412. [PMID: 21912572 PMCID: PMC3171195 DOI: 10.3402/ljm.v6i0.8412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2011] [Accepted: 08/09/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Helicobacter pylori infection is the main cause of gastritis, gastroduodenal ulcer disease, MALT lymphoma, and adenocarcinoma of the stomach. The reported prevalence of H. pylori in the adult population in Turkey is 67.6%–81.3%. A national meta-analysis showed that the average H. pylori eradication rate with proton pump inhibitor-based triple regimens in Turkey had decreased from 84% in 1997 to 55.3% in 2004, suggesting a need to evaluate alternative regimens. Materials and methods The study was a prospective, single-center trial with a parallel group design. After the selection procedure, consecutive out-patients were assigned to one of six study groups using random sampling numbers. All patients received amoxicillin 1,000 mg b.i.d. and clarithromycin 500 mg b.i.d. along with ranitidine bismuth citrate 400 mg b.i.d., or omeprazole 20 mg b.i.d., or lansoprazole 30 mg b.i.d., or rabeprazole 20 mg b.i.d., or pantoprazole 40 mg b.i.d., or esomeprazole 40 mg b.i.d. for 14 days. Results When we look at the eradication rates of the treatment groups, only two groups (ranitidine bismuth citrate and rabeprazole groups) had eradication rates greater than 80%, both at intention to treat and per protocol analyses. The other four groups (omeprazole, lansoprazole, pantoprazole, and esomeprazole groups) showed statistically significant lower eradication rates both at intention to treat (between 57.6 and 66.7%) and per protocol (between 60.3 and 72.1%) analyses when compared with ranitidine bismuth citrate and rabeprazole groups (p<.05). Conclusion Ranitidine bismuth citrate and/or rabeprazole based triple therapies must be preferred for the first-line treatment of H. pylori infection.
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- Huseyin Alkim
- Department of Gastroenterology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Taş A, Akbal E, Koçak E, Köklü S. Moxifloxacin-tetracycline-lansoprazole triple therapy for first-line treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection: a prospective study. Helicobacter 2011; 16:52-4. [PMID: 21241413 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-5378.2010.00817.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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AIM To document the efficacy and tolerability of 14-day moxifloxacine-tetracycline-lansoprazole (MTL) regimens for Helicobacter pylori (Hp) eradication as a first-line therapy. METHOD Fifty-six Hp-positive patients were enrolled. Patients were considered eligible for the study if they underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and Hp infection was diagnosed through histologic examination of antral and body bioptic samples. Primary end point of this study was to evaluate the eradication rate of 14-day MTL regimen therapies. Hp eradication was assessed using the 13C urea breath test performed. All patients were asked to fill in a validated questionnaire to report therapy-related side effects. Each symptom was graded from absent or present. RESULTS Fifty-six patients (29 men and 27 women) were enrolled. The studied therapeutic regimens were completed by 96.4% patients. Two dropouts occurred in the MTL group because of side effects. The eradication rate in MTL regimens was 55.4%. The overall prevalence of side effects was high in the MTL group. CONCLUSION The MTL regimen failed to achieve the recommended eradication rates and had higher adverse effect rate. Hence, MTL regimen does not seem to be a suitable choice as a first-line Hp eradication therapy.
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- Adnan Taş
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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BACKGROUND Macrosomia is associated with childhood obesity. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a risk factor for macrosomia. The aim of this large-scale investigation was to determine the incidence, risk factors, characteristic features, and perinatal outcome of macrosomic infants. METHODS This prospective study was carried out on 6385 newborns. Demographic data included maternal age, paternal age, type of delivery, sex, parity and gestational age at delivery. Anthropometric measurements were recorded. ABO/Rh typing was performed and GDM was diagnosed. RESULTS Out of 6385 term deliveries, 477 infants (7.47%) were macrosomic. Incidence of GDM was 0.6% and 4.8% in the control group and in macrosomic births, respectively. Incidence of GDM(+) cases was 4% among macrosomic infants weighing 4000-4500 g. GDM(+) cases were densely populated (11%) in macrosomic infants weighing ≥ 4500 g (P ≤ 0.05). Male/female ratio was significantly higher in macrosomic infants weighing ≥ 4500 g than those weighing 4000-4500 g (P ≤ 0.05). High parental age was the risk factor for GDM. Blood group A was the most frequently observed type among mothers with macrosomic infants, however, blood group O was dominant in cases with GDM. In multivariate logistic regression analysis, the male infant was the most striking infant characteristic and GDM was the most striking maternal characteristic that were significantly associated with increased odds of macrosomic birth. CONCLUSIONS This research reports the association between blood group system and macrosomia as well as parental age and GDM simultaneously. Our study reports a prevalence of GDM in both infants with normal birth weight and macrosomic newborns at the same time.
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- Mustafa Metin Donma
- Department of Neonatology Unit, Pediatrics Clinics, Ministry of Health, Suleymaniye Maternity and Children's Diseases Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Tuzun A, Polat Z, Kilciler G, Turan I, Kilic A, Ozcan A, Uygun A. Evaluation for Helicobacter pylori in Meckel's diverticulum by using real-time PCR. Dig Dis Sci 2010; 55:1969-74. [PMID: 19714464 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-009-0958-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2009] [Accepted: 08/10/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been identified in heterotopic gastric mucosa of Meckel's diverticulum, controversial results are reported in the pertinent literature. AIMS The aim of this study was to evaluate for the presence of H. pylori histologically using hematoxylin-eosin and Toluidine Blue in Meckel's diverticulum and by real-time TaqMan polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in those with heterotopic gastric mucosa. METHODS The study included 21 consecutive patients who had undergone resection of Meckel's diverticulum at our hospital between 1995 and 2007. The paraffin-embedded tissues were retrieved and reviewed for the presence of histological abnormalities and H. pylori-like organisms and for the presence or absence of heterotopic mucosa. H. pylori was sought in those cases that contained heterotopic gastric mucosa using real-time TaqMan PCR to amplify a fragment of the 23S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene of H. pylori. RESULTS Upon histological examination, heterotopic gastric mucosa was found to be present in 12 cases. H. pylori was not identified in any of the sections examined. A genomic PCR product was also not obtained in real-time PCR study. CONCLUSIONS We have confirmed that colonization of H. pylori, if it occurs at all, is exceedingly rare in heterotopic gastric mucosa of Meckel's diverticulum.
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- Ahmet Tuzun
- Department of Gastroenterology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Awdalla HI, Ragab MH, Hanna LN. Environmental risk factors affecting transmission of Helicobacter pylori infection in Egypt. J Public Health (Oxf) 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s10389-009-0309-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Aydin A, Oruc N, Turan I, Ozutemiz O, Tuncyurek M, Musoglu A. The modified sequential treatment regimen containing levofloxacin for Helicobacter pylori eradication in Turkey. Helicobacter 2009; 14:520-4. [PMID: 19889069 DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-5378.2009.00720.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Eradication rates of Helicobacter pylori have declined to unacceptable levels in recent years. New and effective treatment options are warranted both as a first and second line treatment. AIM To test an effectiveness of modified sequential therapy with levofloxacin for H. pylori eradication in Turkey. MATERIAL AND METHODS Helicobacter pylori infected dyspeptic patients were included to the study. Subjects were treated with modified sequential therapy consisting of rabeprazole 20 mg b.i.d. and amoxicillin 1 g b.i.d., for 7 days followed by rabeprazole 20 mg b.i.d, levofloxacin 500 mg q.d. and metronidazole 500 mg b.i.d for the remaining 7 days. RESULTS Sixty-three treatment naive patients and 37 previous treatment failures were enrolled to the study (59 F, 41 M, age: 21-80 years). There was five drop out. Helicobacter pylori eradication was achieved in 80 patients, intention-to-treat (ITT): 80% (95% CI: 71-87%) and per-protocol (PP): 84.2% (95% CI: 75-91%), totally. In treatment naive patients ITT and PP eradication rates were 82.5% (95% CI: 71-91%), and 86.7% (95% CI: 75-94%), respectively. As a second line treatment eradication was successful in ITT 75.7%.(95% CI: 59-88%), and PP 80% (95% CI: 63-92%).Mild side effects were reported by 8 patients (8.4%). CONCLUSIONS Sequential therapy using "rabeprazole and amoxicillin 7 days followed by rabeprazole, metronidazole and levofloxacin for 7 days" is a new regimen with acceptable eradication rates in naïve patients in Turkey. Further modifications in the dose or duration of this new sequential therapy might increase its effectiveness as both first and second line treatment.
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- Ahmet Aydin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Medical School, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey.
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Hu L, Liu L, Tan QH, Zhou L, Chen ZH, Liu YL. Isolation and culture of clinical strains of Helicobacter pylori from patients in Guizhou Province. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2009; 17:2830-2834. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v17.i27.2830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To isolate and culture the clinical strains of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) from patients in Guizhou Province, and to determine the clinical features of patients from whom H. pylori strains were isolated and cultured successfully.
METHODS: Ninety-eight patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal symptoms underwent antral biopsy for isolation and culture of H. pylori strains. The ethnic group, disease, age, gender, and family history of gastritis or H. pylori were compared among patients who were positive for H. pylori.
RESULTS: The total positive rate of H. pylori was 38% (37/98). No significant difference was noted in the positive rate of
H. pylori between Han ethnic patients 36% (29/80) and other minority ethnic patients (36% vs 44%, P > 0.05). However, the positive rate of H. pylori in Miao ethnic patients was significantly higher than that in Han ethnic patients (P < 0.05). The positive rates of H. pylori in patients with erosive gastritis (39%, 11/28) and peptic ulcer (46%, 24/52) were significantly higher than that in patients suffering from gastritis or gastric cancer (both P < 0.05). The positive rate of H. pylori was significantly higher in patients aged 30-60 years than in patients aged 60-80 years (45% vs 21%, P < 0.05). The positive rate of H. pyloriwas significantly higher in male patients than in female ones (48% vs 24%, P < 0.05). No significant difference was noted in the positive rate of H. pylori between patients with and without a family history of gastritis.
CONCLUSION: This study represents the first successful isolation and culture of clinical strains of H. pylori from patients in Guizhou province, which provides a basis for future basic and clinical research of H. pylori infection in this area.
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Bayan K, Tüzün Y, Yilmaz S, Dursun M, Canoruc F. Clarifying the relationship between ABO/Rhesus blood group antigens and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Dig Dis Sci 2009; 54:1029-34. [PMID: 18716867 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-008-0446-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2008] [Accepted: 07/02/2008] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The relationship between blood group antigens and peptic ulcer disease has been widely evaluated in the past. Data concerning the same association with upper gastrointestinal bleeding are very limited. We aimed to evaluate this association and we thought it was worthwhile to try to determine whether these components take some part in this complication. METHODS The study population consisted of 1,098 adults (364 patients and 734 volunteer blood donors as controls). Demographic features, comorbid illnesses, and use of aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were recorded. Blood groups were examined by gel centrifugation method. We included only patients with bleeding from peptic ulcer disease and erosive gastropathy. Ulcers were classified by using Forrest's classification system in terms of rebleeding risk. Helicobacter pylori was examined by histology. RESULTS The gender distribution was similar in both groups. The ABO blood group phenotype distribution in patients and controls (respectively) was as follows: 46.2% versus 34.9% for group O, 32.4% versus 39.5% for group A, 15.7% versus 18.4% for group B, and 5.8% versus 7.2% for group AB. Blood group O was found to have higher frequency in the patient group than in the control group (P=0.004). Rh positivity was also higher in patients than in controls (P=0.007). H. pylori positivity was similar between blood groups among patients. The rebleeding and mortality rates between blood groups were also similar. CONCLUSION ABO blood group O had an important role in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The impact of blood group on rebleeding and mortality may be a focus for further studies.
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- Kadim Bayan
- Dicle University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology, 21280 Diyarbakir, Turkey
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This review summarizes studies on the epidemiology of Helicobacter pylori published in peer-reviewed journals between April 2007 and March 2008. Infection with H. pylori often occurs in childhood, and once established, can persist lifelong if untreated. Prevalence of H. pylori infection is higher in developing countries when compared to developed countries, and can vary by ethnicity, place of birth, and socioeconomic factors even among persons living in the same country. Prevalence of infection is decreasing in many countries due to improvements in sanitation and living standards and the relatively recent movement of populations from rural to urban settings; however, post-treatment recurrence rates of H. pylori infection remain high in developing countries, and in given populations within developed countries. In addition, a number of recent studies have begun to explore the possible link between childhood infection with H. pylori and protection against asthma and allergy.
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- Michael G Bruce
- Arctic Investigations Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Anchorage, Alaska 99508, USA.
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