Aim: Helicobacter pylori infection is mainly acquired during childhood and is strongly linked with peptic ulcer disease. This study determines the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among school children in Lagos, Nigeria. Place of Study: Alimosho and Ajeromi Local G...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15985
Aim: Potential risk factors and prevalence associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in apparently healthy children in Nigeria were studied. Study Design: To investigate the current potential risk factors associated with recent prevalence of H. pylori in apparentl...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/16014
Aim: Helicobacter pylori stool antigen (HpSAg) is associated with chronic antral gastritis and peptic ulceration among young children. The major transmission mechanism is most probably fecal-oral infection among children. Study Design: To study the prevalence and associated demog...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/15986