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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Abstract

Background: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HEG) is the most frequent reason for hospitalization in early pregnancy. The exact etiology is unknown and likely multifactorial. The Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection is linked to peptic ulcers and possibly other gastric disorders. Aim: to determine the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori infection in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of 143 women with HEG. They were subjected to clinical assessment and the Pregnancy Unique Quantification of Emesis (PUQE) questionnaire. Routine ultrasonographic and laboratory evaluations were done, and stool testing for H. pyri infection was performed using the IgM ELISA technique. Results: 20 patients (14%) had PUQE scores ≥13, consistent with severe disease. H.pylori was positive in 69 patients (48%), including 75% of those with severe disease (p=0.031). Those with positive H.pylori results had younger ages and were more frequently primigravidae. Conclusion: Helicobacter pylori infection is common in pregnant women with HEG, particularly those with severe disease.

DOI

10.21608/ejmr.2024.280233.1596

Keywords

Helicobacter pylori, PUQE, Nausea and Vomiting, Hyperemesis gravidarum

Authors

First Name

Maha

Last Name

Katta

MiddleName

Ali

Affiliation

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.

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mahaakatta@yahoo.com

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Beni Suef

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First Name

Reem

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

Ramadan

Affiliation

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.

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reemali2719944@gmail.com

City

Benisuef

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First Name

Sayed

Last Name

Sayed

MiddleName

Mohamed

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Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt.

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sayedmohameddr@gmail.com

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5

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4

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51016

Issue Date

2024-10-01

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2024-05-14

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2024-10-01

Page Start

57

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67

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2682-4396

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2682-440X

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1,224

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Egyptian Journal of Medical Research

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https://ejmr.journals.ekb.eg/

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Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum

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25 Dec 2024