Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura : a single-center experience
Joint Authors
Faiq, Nabilah
Husayn, Safinaz
Badr, Riham
Source
Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 5, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2020), pp.32-35, 4 p.
Publisher
Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective: The aim was to determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori infection in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) and to detect the effect of its eradication therapy on platelet count response in H.
pylori-positive patients.
Patients and methods: H.
pylori stool antigen enzyme immunoassay test was done for 54 patients with ITP.
H.
pylori-positive patients received standard triple therapy for 2 weeks.
Platelet count response to H.
pylori eradication therapy was evaluated 2 and 3 months after the treatment.
Results: H.
pylori infection was positive in 38 (70.4%) patients with ITP.
Eradication of H.
pylori was achieved in 30 (78.9%) patients (responder group).
There were statistically significant increases in platelet count (among the responder group) after H.
pylori eradication therapy at 2 and 3 months (P < 0.05).
Conclusion: Eradication of H.
pylori infection in patients with ITP is associated with significant increase in platelet counts.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Faiq, Nabilah& Husayn, Safinaz& Badr, Riham. 2020. Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura : a single-center experience. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice،Vol. 5, no. 1, pp.32-35.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Faiq, Nabilah…[et al.]. Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura : a single-center experience. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice Vol. 5, no. 1 (Jan. / Mar. 2020), pp.32-35.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Faiq, Nabilah& Husayn, Safinaz& Badr, Riham. Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in patients with immune thrombocytopenic purpura : a single-center experience. Journal of Current Medical Research and Practice. 2020. Vol. 5, no. 1, pp.32-35.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-956215
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 35
Record ID
BIM-956215