DETECTION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION IN PATIENTS WITH COVID-19 INFECTION AND GASTROINTESTINAL SYMPTOMS

Authors

  • Warkaa Mohammed Khadim Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq
  • Alaa Ali Matrood Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq
  • Khairi Jameel Al-Ruaby Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Wasit, Kut,Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/FAMQ2

Keywords:

Helicobacter pylori, gastrointestinal symptoms, COVID-19, Noninvasive tests

Abstract

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) represent one of the most prevalent pathogens in humans, which affecting more than half of the population. Infected people usually remain a symptomatic, but, approximately 30% of individuals may develop gastro-duodenal disease with symptoms. In COVID -19 patients, the most prevalent GI symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, which can occur in up to 50% of the patients ,Due to the presence of H. pylori, which is directly linked to the progression of the infection.

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Published

2022-10-20

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 10 (2022): wos

Section

Articles