Abstract
Background: H. pylori infection is a major health ailment in most of the developing countries. The infection is associated with increasing morbidity and mortality ranging from chronic gastritis to gastric malignancies. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of H. pylori among patients tested positive for the same in Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam over the period of 2018-2020 and assess the incidence with factors like socioeconomic status, age and sex of the patients.
 Objectives: 
 
 To determine the incidence of pylori for the patients who tested positive for the same over the period of 2018-2020.
 To assess the patients infected with pylori for various factors like age, sex and socioeconomic status.
 
 Materials and Methods: It is a retrospective type of study. The patients who tested positive for H. pylori infection in Saveetha Medical College over the period of 2018-2020 was taken into study. A total of 300 H. pylori infected patients were assessed for various factors like age, sex and socioeconomic status.
 Results: Out of 300 patients who tested positive for H.pylori were categorized based on age sex and socioeconomic status. Among 300 infected patients, 230 turned out to be men while only 70 cases seen among women. The prevalence was high among the age group > 60 (n=150; 50%) while the 40-60 recorded the second highest number of cases (30% n=90). 20-40 was the least affected group. Most of the cases were associated with low socioeconomic status, alcohol and smoking which contributes to the increased risk of acquiring the H. pylori infection.
 Conclusion: The incidence of H. pylori infection is high among the study group. Hence it is essential to provide prompt treatment and take adequate measures to prevent the risk factors.
Highlights
Helicobacter pylori, originally classified as Campylobacter pylori, is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic, spiral-shaped, motile bacterium
Out of 300 patients who tested positive for H.pylori were categorized based on age sex and socioeconomic status
Most of the cases were associated with low socioeconomic status, alcohol and smoking which contributes to the increased risk of acquiring the H. pylori infection
Summary
Helicobacter pylori, originally classified as Campylobacter pylori, is a Gram-negative, microaerophilic, spiral-shaped, motile bacterium It is often associated with gastritis, peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer and chronic gastritis. In adults of industrialized countries, an estimated 0.5% of the susceptible population becomes infected annually This incidence has been decreasing over time. Throughout the world, incidence of H.pylori infection appears to be higher in children than in adults, possibly because of lower standards of personal hygiene in younger populations.The infection primarily involves the upper alimentary canal leading to progressive acute and chronic gastro-duodenal inflammation [2]. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of H. pylori among patients tested positive for the same in Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam over the period of 2018-2020 and assess the incidence with factors like socioeconomic status, age and sex of the patients. Objectives: To determine the incidence of H. pylori for the patients who tested positive for the same over the period of 2018-2020.
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