Evaluation of the "one-minute" test for detecting Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori infection.
Afr J Med Med Sci
; 24(1): 81-4, 1995 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-7495205
ABSTRACT
The "one-minute" urease test to detect Helicobacter (Campylobacter) pylori infection was evaluated using histology and culture as the "gold standard". The test was performed in a blinded manner and compared with the conventional Christensen's urease test. Helicobacter pylori was detected in 88 of 100 consecutive patients attending the gastrointestinal clinic for upper endoscopy. Although the "one-minute" urease test was more sensitive [86% (76/88)] than the conventional Christensen's urease test [70% (62/88)], this difference was not statistically significant (P = 0.22). Histology was the most sensitive [97% (85/88)] whilst culture was 80% (70/88) sensitive. All tests exhibited specifications of 100%. The "one-minute" urease test is a simple, rapid and highly specific test to detect Helicobacter pylori which can be performed at endoscopy.
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Assunto principal:
Urease
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Helicobacter pylori
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Infecções por Helicobacter
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Gastrite
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Afr J Med Med Sci
Ano de publicação:
1995
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Article