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The seroprevalence trend of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection in Gombe, Nigeria: A 5-year retrospective study

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Clinical microbiology
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Abstract

Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is highly prevalent globally and half of the world's population are carrying the pathogen with infection rates higher in low and middle-income countries. The study aim was to retrospectively determine the seroprevalence trend of H. pylori infection among patients suspected to have dyspepsia and identify socio-demographic determinants for H. pylori seropositivity. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at the State Specialist Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria from January 2015 to December 2019. A total of 11,935 patients were included in the study and lateral flow immunochromatographic immuno assay was used to screen for total anti H. pylori antibodies. Results: The overall sero-prevalence of H. pylori infection was 58.9%. There was significant association between H. pylori seroprevalence rate and age of subjects, (χ2=20.86; p < /em><0.001). The study subjects between the age group 31-40 years had the highest seroprevalence, 62.3%. The seroprevalence of H. pylori was associated with sex of subjects (χ2=39.73; p < /em><0.0001). The seroprevalence trend of H. pylori was highest in 2016 with 61%, followed by 2019 (60.8%), then 2017 (59.3%), 2018 (54.7%) and least in 2015 (50.5%). Conclusion: Findings from the study showed a steady rise in the seroprevalence of H. pylori infection over the five years of study. Furthermore, H pylori infection appears to be higher among adults in their most productive years. Based on these, it is needful to develop strategies for eradication of the infection, encourage health education by creating awareness towards improving environmental and household sanitation, water, personal and food hygiene.

DOI

10.21608/mid.2022.120290.1245

Keywords

Helicobacter pylori, prevalence, Nigeria, Hygiene, Retrospective Studies

Authors

First Name

Yakubu

Last Name

Ibrahim

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Email

iyakubu33@yahoo.com

City

ZARIA

Orcid

0000-0003-4178-7770

First Name

Lateef

Last Name

Famoriyo

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Medical Laboratory Services Department, Gombe State Specialist Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria

Email

lateefaderemi2010@gmail.com

City

Gombe

Orcid

-

First Name

Fatima

Last Name

Sani

MiddleName

Muhammad

Affiliation

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Gombe State University, Tudunwada, Gombe, Nigeria

Email

gidauniya88@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Nurul Iftida

Last Name

Basri

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Email

nurul.iftida@upm.edu.my

City

Selangor

Orcid

-

First Name

Amilia Afzan

Last Name

Mohd

MiddleName

Jamil

Affiliation

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Email

amilia@upm.edu.my

City

Selangor

Orcid

-

First Name

Muhammad

Last Name

Abdurrahman

MiddleName

Shuaibu

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

Email

muhammadbajoga2@gmail.com

City

-

Orcid

-

First Name

Idris

Last Name

Abdullahi

MiddleName

-

Affiliation

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, College of Medical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria

Email

eedris888@yahoo.com

City

-

Orcid

0000-0002-5511-1272

Volume

3

Article Issue

4

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37291

Issue Date

2022-11-01

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2022-02-05

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2022-11-01

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1,016

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1,025

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2682-4132

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2682-4140

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MID_Volume 3_Issue 4_Pages 1016-1025.pdf

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1,157

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Microbes and Infectious Diseases

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https://mid.journals.ekb.eg/

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The seroprevalence trend of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection in Gombe, Nigeria: A 5-year retrospective study

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22 Jan 2023