Helicobacter Pylori in Children | ||||
| African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology | ||||
| Volume 7, Issue 1, 2024, Page 129-138 PDF (350.46 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Mini-reviews Articles | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ajgh.2024.258442.1047 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Georgina Balyorugulu 
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| Kamanga Medics Zonal Referral Hospital | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Helicobacter pylori infection is the most common infection of the gastrointestinal system worldwide, with an estimated 50% of the world’s population is infected. The infection is acquired early in childhood, with most pathological symptoms present in adulthood. Transmission is mainly fueled by overcrowding and poor sanitation. Diagnosis in children considers criteria that call for testing and further investigation to eradicate infection. Since this infection is common, one must consider a different approach when suspecting Helicobacter pylori infection in the pediatric population, from the definition of index case to the diagnostic approach and eradication. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Helicobacter pylori; Children; Gastrointestinal infection; Pediatric gastritis | ||||
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