A Diagnostic Study of the Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori in Patients With Gastritis in Southern Iraq

    January 2024 in “ Bright Sky Publications eBooks ”
    Nawras Nazem Dari Mayouf, Eman Jawad Hassan Mahdi Abu Tahin, Mustafa Ahmed Dhannoon Yahya Alfakhari, Janan Sharqi Mohammad Salih
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    TLDR Helicobacter pylori infection is common in Southern Iraq gastritis patients, affecting 64.1%.
    The study conducted at Al-Sadr Teaching Hospital in Southern Iraq involved 240 patients with gastritis and found a 64.1% prevalence rate of Helicobacter pylori infection. The research revealed no significant gender effect on prevalence, although males had a higher infection rate (70%) compared to females (57.8%). The study emphasizes the need for preventive measures and further research on age-related prevalence and specific diagnoses. It highlights the importance of understanding H. pylori's epidemiology to improve health outcomes and develop targeted interventions.
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