Seroprevalence, risk factors and comorbidities associated with Helicobacter pylori infection amongst children receiving care at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center

Conclusion: The seroprevalence ofH. pylori antibodies was lower compared to most developing countries. Keeping a dog, household size, indoor tap water, fathers ’ occupation and diabetes mellitus type 1 were found to be independent predictors of presence ofH. pylori antibodies.Keywords:Helicobacter Pylori.
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Source Type: research