Table 1 Prevalence of infection with H. Pylori and diagnostic methods used
| H.pylori infection: | Number of cases (%): | Diagnostic method used: |
|---|---|---|
| H. pylori positive (Hp+) Patients |
36 (72%) |
• Positivity of serum antibodies or urease breath test in 20 patients (55.56%). • Histological examination of gastric and duodenal biopsies obtained by EGD in 16 patients (44.44%). |
| H. Pylori negative (Hp−) Patients |
14 (28%) |
• The Respiratory Urease test and serum antibodies in 4 patients (28.5%). • Histological examination of gastrointestinal lesions from the gastrointestinal tract in 10 patients (71.5%). |