A study on the prevalence of helicobacter pylori infection by rapid urease test in patients undergoing upper gastro intestinal endoscopy for dyspepsia in a tertiary care hospital of Southern Bihar

Abstract

Background:  The epidemiology of H.pylori is poorly understood and it is a major health issue in developing countries such as India. There is a high incidence of morbidity and mortality due to complications of H.pylori infection. Prevalence of H.pylori differs from country to country, as well as from region to region in the same country. Methods: This observational study was carried out in an outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital of Southern Bihar, and included 163 patients who presented with dyspepsia and fulfilled the criteria of the study and were willing to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Result:There is a high prevalence of H.pylori in southern Bihar with significant incidence in the male population and most commonly associated with dyspeptic symptoms.Increased incidence of gastritis was found in RUT positive patients on endoscopic examination.