Can fall in anti-H. pylori IgG titres indicate eradication?
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| ID: sea-95259
ABSTRACT
At present, it is not clear whether a fall in serological titres of anti-H. pylori IgG can be used for confirming eradication. A prospective study was conducted using varying cut-off levels from (10% to 50%) fall in anti-H. pylor IgG levels as a test of eradication in comparison to urease and histology. It was found that sensitivity was highest using a 10% cut-off but specificity wasvery low. Increasing cut-off values increased specificity but resulted in declining sensitivity without altering accuracy much. It appears that in the short term, percentage decline in serological titres can at best serve as a crude test of eradication.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Pruebas Respiratorias
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Humanos
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Inmunoglobulina G
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Pruebas Serológicas
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Helicobacter pylori
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Infecciones por Helicobacter
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Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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Úlcera Duodenal
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio observacional
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2002
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Artículo
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