Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infections in Korean Children with Recurrent Abdominal Pain / 대한소아소화기영양학회지
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
; : 10-16, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-222177
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study is to investigate the changing prevalence rate of Helicobacter pylori infection in children, of different age groups, with recurrent abdominal pain over a 10-year period.METHODS:
Children with recurrent abdominal pain who visited the pediatric outpatient clinic at university hospital were screened for H. pylori. Children were divided into 3 age categories of 4-5, 6-11, and 12-16 years. To study the changes in the annual prevalence rates of H. pylori infection, the study period was divided into 3 time periods 2004-2007, 2008-2010, and 2011-2014. Urea breath test was performed for all children aged 4-16 years, with a cut-off value of 4.0per thousand for children aged > or =6 years and 7per thousand for children aged or =12 years of age (p=0.018).CONCLUSION:
The prevalence of H. pylori infection in Korean children with recurrent abdominal pain was 7.4%, showing no significant decrease in the last 11 years; however, the prevalence rate in children or =12 years old.
Full text:
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Health context:
Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Diarrhea
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Urea
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Breath Tests
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Abdominal Pain
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Prevalence
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Helicobacter pylori
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Helicobacter
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Endoscopy
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Ambulatory Care Facilities
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
Type of study:
Prevalence study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article