Correlation of H. Pylori infection and Multiple Sclerosis

Alireza Ranjbar–Naeeni; Mohammad Aminianfar; Mohammad darvishi; elnaz asadollahzade

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2015

Correlation of H. Pylori infection and Multiple Sclerosis

Alireza Ranjbar Ndash Naeeni, Mohammad Aminianfar, Mohammad Darvishi, Elnaz Asadollahzade

Abstract :

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease with intermittent periods of relapse and remission .So many people have used various methods of treatment. Due to the numerous problems caused by this disease, Taking measures to reduce the incidence of this disease and primary prevention of MS can be effective steps to control and reduce the dimensions of the disease. In this regard the most important step is to identify the factors contributing to disease and risk factors. Based on existing research, infections are the most important risk factors of MS. Methods: This study was a cross – sectional study. 100 patients with MS were enrolled, and after collecting demographic data, the frequency of H. Pylori was determined based on serological methods. Results: According to the results, 41% of H pylori serology positive, 10% negative and 49% were suspicious. Factors, older age and longer duration of the disease had a significant effect on the positive H pylori (P <0.05); however, gender did not influence (P> 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study and comparison with other studies in this field, Suggests, H pylori serology is positive in about half of MS patients and it increases with age and duration of the disease. Therefore, the evaluation and treatment of these infections can be helpful in the treatment of MS.