PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION IN PATIENTS WITH DYSPEPSIA

DR.T.GEETHA; DR. S. MURUGESH ANAND

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2016

PREVALENCE OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION IN PATIENTS WITH DYSPEPSIA

Dr. T. Geetha, Dr. S. Murugesh Anand

Abstract :

Helicobacter pylori is considered as one of the most prevalent & medically significant infection globally. It is known to cause inflammatory changes in duodenum, antrum and malignancies related to upper gastrointestinal tract. The life style factors that have influence on this infection include Smoking, Alcohol consumption, Coffee consumption, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity& Socioeconomic status. The prevalence of H pylori infection among people with various risk factors was identified. Out of the 100 patients considered for the study, 76 were found to be positive for Helicobacter pylori infection. The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among Diabetics was 75.8%, Obese individuals – 66.7%, Smokers – 85.3%, Alcoholics – 78.9%, and Low Socioeconomic status was 77%. The Endoscopic finding of antral gastritis had significant correlation with the prevalence of the bacterium.