Helicobacter pylori infection; in cases with and with out subjective halitosis

ABSTRACT

In most individuals H. Pylori is acquired early in the life [before 5 years]. H. Pylori infection is more common in the third world countries, where about 90% of adults may be infected. Helicobacter pylori is one of the suspected causes of halitosis in children. To evaluate the relationship of helicobacter pylori and halitosis. 33 patients with chief complaint of halitosis included in our study. Halitosis was evaluated as a subjective symptom in this study. Careful history was obtained. All patients underwent physical examination in order to rule out sinusitis, otitis, and possible cause of halitosis. 67 patients without halitosis were selected as control group. All patients were aged 4-17 years old. Urea Breath Test was done for all patients. UBT has >95% sensitivity and specifity for diagnosis of H.pylori infection. Chi-square test and Yate's corrected x[2] was used to analyzes finding. Epi-info ver 6 were used. In the case groups 7 patients had H. pylori infection and 26 patients had not. In the control group 18 patients had H.pylori infection and 49 patients had not halitosis [P=0.53]. There is no significant differences between case and control group. In this study we did not find relationship between H.pylori infection and halitosis