Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Diagnostic Methods in the Middle East and North Africa Region.
Medicina (Kaunas)
; 56(4)2020 Apr 09.
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| ID: mdl-32283700
ABSTRACT
Background and Objectives:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is common worldwide and may cause gastroduodenal complications, including cancer. In this review, we examine the prevalence and distribution of various H. pylori genotypes and the risk factors for H. pylori infection, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. We also introduce different global screening methods and guidelines and compare them to those currently in use in the MENA region. Materials andMethods:
We searched the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Saudi Digital Library (SDL) databases for clinical trials and articles published in English. The data collection was mainly focused on MENA countries. However, for H. pylori genotypes and diagnostic methods, studies conducted in other regions or reporting global practices and guidelines were also included to allow a comparison with those in the MENA region. We also included studies examining the prevalence of H. pylori infection in healthy participants.Results:
H. pylori infection is highly prevalent in the MENA region, mainly because of the accumulation of risk factors in developing countries. Herein, we highlight a lack of good quality studies on the prevalence of various H. pylori genotypes in the MENA region as well as a need for standard diagnostic methods and screening guidelines. Due to the complications associated with H. pylori, we recommend routine screening for H. pylori infection in all gastroenterology patients admitted in the MENA region.Conclusion:
Concerted effort will first be required to validate affordable, non-invasive, and accurate diagnostic methods and to establish local guidelines with adapted cut-off values for the interpretation of the test results.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Prevalência
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Infecções por Helicobacter
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Técnicas de Diagnóstico do Sistema Digestório
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Systematic_reviews
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Africa
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Asia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Article