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[Relation between Helicobacter pylori infection and chronic urticaria]
Adianez Sugrañes-Montalván1, Eduardo Barreto-Suárez, Elizabeth Nicolau-Pestana
1Hospital Pediátrico "Dr. Eduardo Agramonte Piña", Camagüey, Cuba. cacho.cmw@infomed.sld.cu.
Revista Alergia Mexico (Tecamachalco, Puebla, Mexico : 1993)
|December 18, 2017
Summary
Chronic spontaneous urticaria is linked to Helicobacter pylori infection. Eradicating H. pylori infection effectively resolved urticaria symptoms in patients, demonstrating a significant relationship.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) significantly impacts patient quality of life.
- Increasing global Helicobacter pylori infection rates suggest a potential link with CSU.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between chronic urticaria and Helicobacter pylori infection.
- To evaluate the efficacy of H. pylori eradication therapy in CSU patients.
Main Methods:
- An observational cohort study was conducted in Camagüey, Cuba (2015-2016).
- The study included 43 CSU patients (case group) and 35 healthy controls.
- Diagnostic methods included serological studies for H. pylori.
Main Results:
- The study demonstrated a clear relationship between chronic urticaria and H. pylori infection.
- 100% of CSU patients tested positive for H. pylori infection.
- H. pylori eradication treatment led to symptom resolution in affected patients.
Conclusions:
- A significant association exists between chronic urticaria and Helicobacter pylori infection.
- H. pylori eradication therapy appears effective in managing CSU.
- Combined use of specific immunoglobulin G and urease tests offers a reliable diagnostic approach for H. pylori.
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