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The incidence of Helicobacter pylori in patients with interstitial cystitis
S F English1, M Liebert, C A Cross
1Department of Urology, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas, Houston, USA.
Purpose:
The cause of interstitial cystitis is unknown. We evaluated the incidence of Helicobacter pylori antibodies in patients with interstitial cystitis to determine whether such infection may be a causative factor.
Materials And Methods:
We obtained serum samples from 23 patients with interstitial cystitis and 23 control subjects. Samples were analyzed for the presence of H. pylori IgG antibodies.
Results:
The incidence of positive tests for H. pylori antibodies was 22% in the interstitial cystitis group and 35% in controls.
Conclusions:
The incidence of infection with H. pylori is not increased in interstitial cystitis, and so it is unlikely to be a causative factor.
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