Evidence-based examination of the African enigma in relation to Helicobacter pylori infection

A Agha, DY Graham - Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Objective The African enigma describes the dissociation between the prevalence of
Helicobacter pylori infection and H. pylori-related diseases. The aim of this study was to use …

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among Nigerian patients with dyspepsia in Ibadan

AC Jemilohun, JA Otegbayo, SO Ola… - Pan African Medical …, 2010 - ajol.info
Introduction: Determination of the true prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is difficult
in a hyper-endemic area like Nigeria with use of serological tests because of their low …

The gastro-oesophageal reflux disease complex in sub-Saharan Africa

I Segal - European Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2001 - journals.lww.com
Epidemiological and clinical studies that have reported on gastro-oesophageal reflux
disease (GERD), Barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal adenocarcinoma and Helicobacter …

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopic findings and prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among adult patients with dyspepsia in northern Tanzania

SM Ayana, B Swai, V Maro, GS Kibiki - Tanzania journal of health research, 2014 - ajol.info
Dyspepsia is a common presenting complaint of various upper gastrointestinal disorders.
The symptoms of causes of dyspepsia often overlap and this makes etiological diagnosis …

Seroepidemiology of Helicobacter pylori infection among children seen in a tertiary hospital in Uyo, southern Nigeria

OM Etukudo, EE Ikpeme, EE Ekanem - Pan African Medical Journal, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection occurs worldwide with higher seroprevalence
rates in the childhood populations of developing countries. In Nigeria, there is a dearth of …

Upper gastrointestinal diseases in patients for endoscopy in South-Western Uganda

S Obayo, C Muzoora, P Ocama, MM Cooney… - African Health …, 2015 - ajol.info
Background: There is a paucity of published data regarding upper gastrointestinal diseases
in Ugandans with upper gastrointestinal symptoms referred for endoscopy. Objectives: To …

[PDF][PDF] Endoscopic findings and the frequency of Helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in North-Eastern Nigeria

SK Mustapha, MT Bolori, N Ajayi, H Nggada… - The internet journal of …, 2007 - academia.edu
Aim: To determine the types of upper gastrointestinal lesions and the frequency of
helicobacter pylori among dyspeptic patients in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Methods: Three hundred …

The influence of social-media and public policy on public political participation in handling COVID-19 pandemic: A study from Indonesian domestic and overseas …

MF Adnan, J Dalle, H Malau, V Yvanka - Croatian International Relations …, 2021 - cirrj.org
The social media usage has notably increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as most
individuals found themselves isolated and working form their homes. As a result, social …

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and endoscopic findings in HIV seropositive patients with upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms at Kenyatta National Hospital …

FA Mohamed, GN Lule, A Nyong'o, J Bwayo… - East African medical …, 2002 - ajol.info
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive patients frequently
experience upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) symptoms that cause considerable morbidity …

Correlation of clinical, endoscopic, and pathological findings among suspected peptic ulcer disease patients in Abuja, Nigeria

OG Okoye, OO Olaomi, AME Nwofor… - Gastroenterology …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal
diseases and has been linked to Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection. This condition may …