Prevalence of H. pylori in Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) in a tertiary care center, South India
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| ID: sea-205313
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) has been linked with Helicobacter Pylori infection.Objectives:
The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of H pylori infection in adult ITP patients in a tertiary care center in South India.Methods:
50 adult patients with ITP in the Department Hematology, Madras Medical College were recruited for a cross -sectional study over a period of 6 months. Biopsy from the antrum was subjected to Rapid urease test to detect H. pylori. A total of 50 patients participated in the study.Result:
The prevalence of H. pylori infection in ITP patients was 36%. The majority of patients were male (78%).Conclusion:
The diagnosis of H. pylori in ITP patients may be considered in high prevalent areas.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Year:
2019
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Article
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