Age-related prevalence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in Indian subjects.
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-65224
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the age-related prevalence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in Indian subjects without upper gastrointestinal symptoms. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
Sera of 340 subjects without any upper gastrointestinal complaints were screened for IgG and IgA Helicobacter pylori antibodies by the ELISA technique.RESULTS:
The prevalence of IgG and IgA antibodies was 22%, 56% and 87% and 48%, 58% and 83% in 0-4, 5-9 and 10-19 year age groups respectively; thereafter it remained almost constant upto fifth decade. A significant fall in IgG and IgA prevalence was observed from fifth to seventh decades.CONCLUSION:
Our data indicate that in India exposure to Helicobacter pylori occurs early in life and is widespread; about 83% of the population is exposed to Helicobacter pylori during the first two decades of life. The comparable prevalence rates of IgG antibodies to Helicobacter pylori and hepatitis A virus, in different age groups, in India and in the West, suggest a feco-oral mode of transmission for Helicobacter pylori.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática
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Estudos Soroepidemiológicos
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Helicobacter pylori
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Adolescente
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
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Fatores de risco
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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