Background: In this study we assessed the reliability of a newly developed enzyme
immunoassay (HpSA) kit for detecting Helicobacter pylori antigen in stool. Methods: This …

Methods For each patient, 2 brushings were carried out and 4 biopsies were taken from
antral mucosa during gastroscopy. The former brushing was smeared on a slide, and …

Aims. To determine the accuracy of the most common available tests for the diagnosis of
Helicobacter pylori infection in an unselected and untreated population of patients. Patients …

Background The gastric biopsy urease test is the most frequently used test for the diagnosis
of Helicobacter pylori infection in routine gastrointestinal endoscopy practice. In Malaysia up …

Objective To compare the accuracy of a new office-based serological test for the detection of
current Helicobacter pylori infection with gastric histopathology. Methods An office-based …

The presence of Helicobacter pylori is a major contributor to the genesis of peptic ulcer
disease, although its role in the pathogenesis of ulcer in cirrhotic patients is yet to be well …

Objectives Patients with liver cirrhosis (LC) often develop peptic ulcers. The differentiation of
Helicobacter pylori etiology in LC patients from that of peptic ulcers in non-LC patients is …

The role of Helicobacter pylori in dyspeptic, cirrhotic patients remains unclear. This
prospective outpatient study, conducted to assess the relationship of gastroduodenal …

OBJECTIVE: It has been determined that the [13C] urea breath test (UBT) is a safe and
effective way of detecting Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. Some individuals may …

BACKGROUND: The gastric biopsy urease test is an accurate and robust diagnostic test for
Helicobacter pylori infection. Large endoscopy units use their own homemade unbuffered …