Clinical Focus ›› 2016, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (1): 56-58.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-583X.2016.01.014

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Analysis of Helicobacter pylori infection in 558 children with gastrointestinal symptoms

Zhao Zhiqing, Gao Jingyun, Li Guangmin   

  1. The Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital of Tangshan, Tangshan 063000, China
  • Received:2015-09-22 Online:2016-01-05 Published:2016-04-19
  • Contact: Zhao Zhiqing, Email: liuchaisjz@126.com

Abstract: Objective To investigate Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection in children with gastrointestinal symptoms in Tangshan.Methods From January 2013 to January 2015, 13C-urea breath test was done in 558 children with gastrointestinal symptoms.Results The rate of Hp positive in 558 patients was 41.4%(231/558), including the infection rates of 47.1% in male (152/323) and 33.6% in female (79/235)(P<0.01); The infection rate of 3 years to 6 years and from 7 years to 14 years was respectively 28.8% (40/139) and 45.6% (191/419)(P<0.01).Conclusion In Tangshan, the rate of Hp infection in children with gastrointestinal symptoms was related with gender, the rate of Hp infection was significantly higher in male than in female, and the positive rate was directly proportional to age.

Key words: Helicobacter pylori, 13C-UBT, children

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