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  11. Influence Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection On Chinese Adult Males' Body Muscle Mass: A Cross-sectional And Cohort Analysis

Influence of helicobacter pylori infection on Chinese adult males' body muscle mass: a cross-sectional and cohort analysis

Ju-Hua Liu1, Yun Li2, Rui-Ning Nie1

  • 1Department of Geriatrics, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China.

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
|June 13, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is linked to reduced muscle mass in adult men. Long-term HP infection may worsen muscle decline, highlighting its role beyond digestive issues.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Background:

  • Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection is prevalent and known to cause various non-digestive conditions.
  • Limited research exists on the association between HP infection and muscular atrophy in males.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of HP infection on body muscle mass in adult Chinese males.
  • To analyze the relationship using cross-sectional and cohort data.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 8110 adult Chinese males.
  • HP infection assessed via C13 breath test; muscle mass measured using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA).
  • Statistical analyses included univariate and multivariate linear regression.

Main Results:

Keywords:
a cross-sectional studyadult Chinese malesbioelectrical impedance analysisbody muscle mass

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  • Individuals with HP infection exhibited significantly lower total muscle mass, total skeletal muscle mass, and appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI).
  • HP infection was identified as an independent risk factor for reduced muscle mass across all age groups.
  • A cohort analysis indicated that persistent HP infection accelerates muscle decline.

Conclusions:

  • HP infection is an independent risk factor for muscle decline in adult Chinese males.
  • Chronic HP infection may accelerate the pathological progression of muscle loss.
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