Cross-sectional study investigates antibiotic resistance and virulence in Helicobacter pylori strains in Qinghai, indicating significant public health challenges.
Key Points
The study aimed to analyze the antibiotic resistance genes and virulence factors of H pylori strains in Qinghai, China.
Cross-sectional study involving 151 patients in Qinghai province.
Patients underwent 13C-urea breath testing for H pylori infection.
Resistance to antibiotics including levofloxacin, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin was evaluated.
Overall antibiotic resistance rate in H pylori was 80.60%.