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Evaluation of 13C-urea breath test and fecal antigen immunoassay to detect Helicobacter pylori infection in Gambian infants

Lookup NU author(s): Dr David Campbell, Dr Julian Thomas

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Abstract

Helicobacter pylori colonization was measured by [C]-urea breath test in 198 Gambian infants and by fecal enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in 52 of the 198 at ages 2, 5, and 12 months. By 12 months there was good concordance between tests; 33 of 44 (75%) test results were positive by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and 29 of 44 (66%) test results were positive by urea breath test. H pylori colonization is common among Gambian infants, and noninvasive tests can provide a reliable means of diagnosis. © 2007 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

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Author(s): Jones RT, Darboe MK, Doherty CP, MacKay WG, Weaver LT, Campbell DI, Thomas JE

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Year: 2007

Volume: 44

Issue: 5

Pages: 650-652

ISSN (print): 0277-2116

ISSN (electronic): 1536-4801

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MPG.0b013e31803e172e

DOI: 10.1097/MPG.0b013e31803e172e

PubMed id: 17460504

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