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KMID : 0816119990020020147
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Korean Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterolology and Nutrition
1999 Volume.2 No. 2 p.147 ~ p.152
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Seroepidemiology of H. pylori Infection in Normal Preschool Children
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Choi Yon-Ho
Seo Jeong-Kee
Kim Eui-Chong
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Abstract
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Purpose : The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of H. pylori infection
in normal preschool children.
Methods : Study population consisted of 220 preschool children aged 2 to 5 years in
Seoul, Korea. We measured H. pylori specific IgG antibody using the GAP test IgG kit,
and samples with concentrations greater than 20 U/㎖ were considered positive.
Results : Of the 220 children, 5 (2.3%) were positive, and thirteen (5.9%) of 220 were
equivocally probable positive.
Conclusion : The positive rate of H. pylori infection detected by specific IgG antibody
in normal preschool children aged 2 to 5 years was approximately 2.3% to 8.2%. This
prevalence rate is still high, compared to that of the West. A better knowledge of the
transmission of H. pylori is crucial to formulate recommendations for lowering the rate.
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KEYWORD
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Helicobacter pylori, Prevalence, Preschool children, IgG GAP test,
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