Cross-infection of Helicobacter pylori in multiple generation households in Northern Vietnam
- Author:
Nguyen Van Bang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Helicobacter pylori
- MeSH:
Helicobacter pylori;
Cross Infection;
Family Characteristics;
epidemiology
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2004;14(5):54-59
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
Study on prevalence of HP(+) infection and the relationship between HP(+) among children and members in a multi-generation family through 189 children and 344 adults of 99 households. The results showed that, HP seropositivity was 67.4% in adults and 41.3% in children. Some risk factors were identified such as: The seropositive mother was the highest risk factor for HP seropositivity in children and the relationship between HP(+) among children and their mother was independent with other factors. The seropositive father increased HP infective risk in children, but seropostivity in mother was more important. Children's seropositivity was significantly increased in households with 3 children, in those with > 4 persons. No association was found between HP seropositivity in children and that in their grandparents and relatives
