Helicobacter pylori infection is acquired mainly in childhood and remains an essential cause
of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer. This article provides commentary on the last …

SUMMARY H. pylori is the major cause of gastritis in children and adults. Studies in children
have demonstrated a specific association between H. pylori and primary gastritis. H. pylori …

Objective.—To assess the evidence for a cause-and-effect relationship
betweenHelicobacter pyloriinfection and antral gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and recurrent …

A close relationship exists between nodular gastritis and Helicobacter pylori infection in
children. The pathogenesis and optimal management of nodular gastritis in adults, however …

Methods This prospective study included 185 children (50.8% boys) aged 1 to 12 years
(mean, 6.9±3.0 years) who underwent upper intestinal endoscopy during evaluation of …

We have assessed 270 consecutive patients (age range 0.8–20 years) referred for
endoscopic study because of abdominal pain during 32 months. Helicobacter pylori (HP) …

Children (227) undergoing endoscopy for upper gastrointestinal symptoms were
investigated for the presence of Helicobacter pylori infection. The histological response to H …

Objective. To determine the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in children with recurrent
abdominal pain and the usefulness of serologic tests in screening H pylori infection and …

Abstract Background Although Helicobacter pylori infection is typically acquired in
childhood, the role of H. pylori infection in gastroduodenal diseases in childhood remains to …

Commercial serologic assays accurately detect adult Helicobacter pylori infection. Their use
in children remains controversial. An ELISA to detect H. pylori IgG in children was developed …