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September 5, 2025Open Access

The Prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori Infection and the Associated Demographic and Histopathological Characteristics as seen in Patients Diagnosed with Chronic Gastritis in Uganda.

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OMOkello Malcom MarkMSMusoke SharrifOPOmega Phillip

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows 29.3% prevalence of helicobacter pylori in chronic gastritis patients, highlighting demographic and histopathological characteristics.

Key Points

  • H. pylori infection presents in 29.3% of patients with chronic gastritis, underscoring its prevalence in Uganda.
  • Significant associations include age (p=0.033) and chronic inflammation (p=0.009), reinforcing the link to disease severity.
  • The cross-sectional laboratory study utilized histological stains to analyze 150 tissue samples from diagnosed patients.
  • Findings emphasize the need for targeted eradication programs to prevent severe gastric cancer progression.

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Mark et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477f7a8https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7371222/v1
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