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Helicobacter pylori: a Jordanian study.

A H Latif1, S K Shami, R Batchoun

  • 1Medical Faculty, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|November 1, 1991
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is highly prevalent in northern Jordan, particularly in patients with upper gastrointestinal issues. This study found infection rates increase with age, mirroring trends in other developing nations.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Upper gastrointestinal symptoms are common reasons for seeking medical care.
  • Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a significant pathogen linked to various gastrointestinal conditions.
  • Understanding H. pylori prevalence is crucial for public health strategies in different regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively determine the prevalence of H. pylori infection in patients presenting with upper gastrointestinal symptoms in northern Jordan.
  • To analyze the association between H. pylori and specific upper gastrointestinal pathologies.
  • To investigate the age-specific prevalence and trends of H. pylori infection in the study population.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 169 patients undergoing endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal symptoms.

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  • Histological and bacteriological documentation of H. pylori occurrence.
  • Data analysis to correlate H. pylori presence with diagnosed pathologies and patient age.

    • Main Results:

    • H. pylori prevalence was high across various conditions: 70% in acute gastritis, 73% in chronic gastritis, 83% in duodenal ulceration, and 75% in gastric ulceration.
    • A significant increase in H. pylori prevalence was observed with age, rising up to 40 years with a 2% annual increase.
    • Even in patients with no diagnosed pathology, H. pylori was found in 64% of cases.

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of H. pylori in northern Jordan is comparable to other developing countries.
    • Infections tend to occur at a younger age in Jordan, with a higher annual infection rate than in developed countries.
    • H. pylori is a common finding in patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms, irrespective of specific pathology.