Analysis on helicobacter pylori test results of 4615 physical examinees

Abstract

Objective To investigate helicobacter pylori infection and its relative factors in Maoming area by analyzing test results of 4615 physical examinees.Methods From Jun.2011 to Dec.2012,there were 4615 people of Maoming undergoing physical examination in our hospital.All of them were tested by 14C-urea breath test (UBT).Results The infection rate of Hp was 58.5％.The infection rates of Hp in male and female were 60.3％ and 56.8％ respectively,showing no significant difference.There was significant difference between the 20-50-year-old group and 51-60-year-old group,there were significant differences between under-20-year-old group and 20-50-year-old group,51-60-year-old group.There was significant difference between 51-60-year-old group and upon-60-year-old group.The infection rate of the rural population group was 68.2％,and the urban population group was 51.4％.The difference between the two groups was significant.The infection rates of the people with and without gastrointestinal symptoms were 67.1％ and 40.9％ respectively.The difference between the two groups was also significant.Conclusion The relative factors of infection rates of Hp in Maoming were age,living areas and gastrointestinal symptoms,but not sexuality. Key words: Physical examinee; Helicobacter pylori; Infection rate