January 16, 2023

Hepatitis A Virus and Helicobacter pylori among Schoolchildren at Sana’a -Yemen: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors

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Cross-sectional study finds high seroprevalence of hepatitis A and H. pylori among schoolchildren in Yemen, indicating serious health risks.

The seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus was found to be 2.7% among schoolchildren in Sana'a, Yemen, indicating vulnerability within the population.
A notable 12.3% of schoolchildren tested positive for Helicobacter pylori, with higher rates observed in male students.
The cross-sectional study included 187 participants and utilized qualitative tests confirmed by ELISA for accurate results.
Findings highlight significant health risks, stressing the need for preventive measures to reduce infection rates.

Edrees et al. (2023) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study finds high seroprevalence of hepatitis A and H. pylori among schoolchildren in Yemen, indicating serious health risks.